Josh's Sacrifice Bunting Competition

by Josh Hartline
(Boyertown, PA USA)

Choose two teams of equal ability. Each player bunts two balls. A missed bunt attempt counts as one ball.
Place three bats up the 3rd base line: the first bat being 10 feet off of the 3rd base line and 20 ft away from home plate. The second bat being 6 feet off of the 3rd base line and 10 feet beyond the first bat. The third bat being 4 feet off of the 3rd base line and 10 feet beyond the 2nd bat.

If a bunt goes in the first bat area = 1 point
" " " " " " " " " " " second bat area = 2 points
" " " " " " " " " " " third bat area = 3 points

Foul balls = 0 points

The coach has the right to field the ball before it goes foul, to ensure a point(s) for the team.

In case of a tie, pick one player from each team for a bunt off.

A great way to teach proper sacrifice bunting technique and concentration.