Bunt Off

Purpose

A fun, competitive game that improves bunting accuracy and consistency.

Drill Setup

  • Using cones or chalk, mark off an area similar to the diagram below.
  • Split your players into teams of 3-5 kids.
  • If you have access to a pitching machine, set it up at the pitchers mound.   If not, a coach will pitch from 30-40 feet away.
  • The first team is at the plate with helmets and bats.
  • The other teams are in the infield to shag balls.
Bunt Off

How it Works

  1. This drill is a bunting accuracy contest between the groups of player.
  2. Each batter gets 3-5 pitches from the pitching machine or coach.
  3. Every successful bunt into the scoring zone earns their team one point.
  4. Rotate through the teams until every player has had a chance.
  5. The team with the most points wins a prize.

Coaching Tips

  • Adjust the boundaries of the scoring zone so it’s appropriate for the size of your field and your team’s competitive level.
  • You can also do this drill in a Knockout format.   Each player gets one pitch.   If they successfully bunt into the scoring zone, they’re still alive.   If not, they are eliminated.   Continue until only one player is left.
  • Make it harder: Add a scoring zone for push bunts between the infield positions.
  • Make it easier: Make the scoring zones larger and easier to bunt into.