Bunt Defense In Softball

No runners on:
-2nd covers 1st
-SS covers 2nd
-3rd covers 3rd
Second option:
-1st baseman stays back
to cover bag.
-2nd covers 2nd
-3rd covers 3rd
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Runner on 1st:
-2nd covers 1st
-SS covers 2nd
-Catcher will cover 3rd
if 3rd baseman
fields bunt
-3rd baseman has to cover
3rd if they don't field
the bunt
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Second option:
-1st baseman covers 1st
-2nd covers 2nd
-SS covers 3rd
Runners on 2nd or 1st and 2nd:
-2nd covers 1st
-Center covers 2nd
-SS covers 3rd
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Runner on 3rd:
-2nd covers 1st
-Center covers 2nd
-SS covers 3rd
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Runners at 1st & 3rd:
-1st covers 1st
-2nd covers 2nd
-SS covers 3rd
Second option:
-2nd covers 1st
-Center covers 2nd
-SS covers 3rd
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Important reminder: how you set up and will depend on the score, the runners, and who the defenders are!

[@dr.pepper2595]

This really helped me because I am a 12u travel player! Thanks! ❤

[@MegRemSoftball]

You’re welcome!

[@HeyChanda]

Awesome video! Sending to my daughter :) thank you!

[@MegRemSoftball]

Thank you!

[@211Mrr211]

Meg, Love your videos. Do you recommend a newer 10U team use the 1B or keep her back? Pitcher athletic buy young. I only ask because it limits the number of moving parts at this 10U level. TY for any advice

[@MegRemSoftball]

Honestly, you could try both ways and see what works for your girls! I feel after a couple times of each, you’ll get a good idea of what does or doesn’t work. I was never a fan of 1st baseman staying back but that’s me!

[@lalo5648]

1 day to late, we got beaten with 4 bunts in a row, wish I had this drill prior to that game

[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

❤

[@jonathonsalazar7011]

Hi. Great video. Do you have a video with drills on how to throw without standing all the way up and long arm path. Thank you

[@MegRemSoftball]

Check out my playlist “throwing” and there are some videos in there to help!

[@jonathonsalazar7011]

@@MegRemSoftball Thank you so much!

[@edwardschrantz5740]

Why does 3rd baseman cover 3rd base if nobody is on base? They have plenty of time to get back to the base if they don't field the ball.

[@MegRemSoftball]

They do cover it.

[@romangarcia6423]

Hey Meg....question...what do you do with players that are good batting practice hitters but not so good in a live game

[@MegRemSoftball]

Make sure they are seeing a lot of live pitching in practice. Even if the pitchers are doing a workout, let the hitters stand in and just watch the pitches.

[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

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[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

0:45

[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

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[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

😅 1:31

[@Livinglive259]

Just curious, with a runner on first why can’t the left fielder cover 3rd base?

[@johnm24358]

It depends on how deep they are playing... We have either the 3B or P cover third depending on who fields the bunt and use the LF as a backup.... If one of those girls doesn't cover then the LF can cover....

[@MegRemSoftball]

Catcher is usually closer

[@asleepbynine4091]

This is based off higher level of play. They will play the outfield much deeper than 10/12/14U play.

[@user-jx1nc9pj2j]

Hi Megan