Who covers what on a bunt?
Softball Bunt Coverage – Runners on 3rd Base Catcher stays home. The 2nd baseman has the responsibility to cover 1st base and receive the throw. The right fielder should take an angle to about 20 – 30 feet behind 1st base and near the foul line to cut off any errant throws.
Who covers 1st on a bunt?
first baseman
The first baseman moves to cover first base and waits to take the throw to get the runner out. For a drag bunt on the third-base side (figure 9.3b), the third base-man is usually in a do-or-die situation with his field and throw to first.
Who covers 3b on a bunt?
Your predicament. The first baseman doesn’t have to hold the runner on at 1st, so he can get a good jump toward the hitter and field the bunt. While the 3rd baseman can’t vacate his position too quickly because of the runner at second. The hitter should be trying to bunt the ball to the third baseman.
Who covers 2nd on a steal softball?
shortstop
The shortstop will take the throw at second base in most cases. In fact, the shortstop should make it second nature to cover the bag anytime there is a runner on first, after each pitch is thrown. On a steal attempt the catcher is the most instrumental player, yet the shortstop must be able to handle any throw.
Does pitcher cover first in softball?
– Field balls hit into her zone: be aggressive and fill the hole between first base & the second baseman because the pitcher will cover first base if the 1st baseman on balls hit to the right side of the infield.
Who backs up who in softball?
RULE: Ball, Base, Back up Pitcher sprints to back up the corner base on the side of the infield the ball is hit to (after the coach/ball goes past them). The two outfielders, the ball is not hit to, are not playing the ball, so their responsibility is to back up a base.
Who backs third base?
On a force play, the fielder covering the base stands with one foot on that base. In general, the first baseman covers first base, the second baseman or shortstop covers second, the third baseman covers third, and the catcher covers home plate.
Who covers 2nd on a steal?
second baseman
Normally the second baseman will cover second on a steal attempt with a right-handed batter at the plate and the shortstop will cover second when a left-handed batter is up.
What are the basic bunt coverages at WSU?
These are all basic bunt coverages and the philosophy behind them. There are not special plays that we run at WSU. These are basic bunt defenses that allow us to cover both base lines and prevent mistakes from miscommunication. Goal: Get the bunter out unless if we have a definite opportunity to throw out the lead runner.
How to keep baseball bunt coverages simple?
Keeping Baseball Bunt Coverages Simple 1 DEFENSIVE PHILOSOPHY VS. BUNT 2 GENERAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 3 COVERAGES 4 Bunt Coverage #1 (Runner on 1 Play) 5 Bunt Coverage #2 (Runner on 2 Play) 6 The Default or “Read” Play 7 The Wheel Play
Who covers third base when a bunt is bunted?
If third baseman fields bunt, pitcher will cover third base, if first baseman fields bunt (only when bunted right to him), pitcher will cover first base. Situation: Runner on second base, or runners on first and second base.
Who is responsible for covering up a bunt in softball?
Pitcher – Responsible for middle of diamond and first base line. If third baseman fields bunt, pitcher will cover third base, if first baseman fields bunt (only when bunted right to him), pitcher will cover first base. Situation: Runner on second base, or runners on first and second base.