sacrifice bunt

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Bunting to Move a Runner to Third Base

Topics: Baseball Instruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds special minor-league instructor, Ed Napoleon. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ed about how to bunt with runners on first and second base to advance them to second and third base.

March 24, 2023 Baseball Instruction
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The Lost Art of the Sacrifice Bunt

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2004 with Cincinnati Reds special minor-league instructor, Ed Napoleon. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Ed about the lost art of the sacrifice bunt.

March 24, 2023 Baseball Instruction
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Bunting for a Base Hit

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds infielders Barry Larkin and Juan Castro. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks the guys how to lay down a bunt with the intent of getting a hit.

December 23, 2022 Baseball Instruction
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The Proper Bat Angle for Bunting

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This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds shortstop, Captain and future Hall-Of-Famer, Barry Larkin. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Barry to explain the proper bat angle when trying to lay down a bunt.

December 23, 2022 Baseball Instruction
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Rule of the Week: Who’s Your First Baseman?

Topics: Blog, Fielding, NFHS, Official Baseball Rules

Cubs Manager Joe Madden is known as a free spirit: innovative and not afraid to experiment. There is no better example of this than the unique defensive configuration he employs when the Cubs are expecting a sacrifice bunt. It has happened three times so far this season – most recently in the bottom of the…

May 2, 2017 Blog Fielding NFHS Official Baseball Rules

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