At this level there is a fair chance 3rd will be left uncovered, you will have to try it and see.
Do your team a favor and don't bunt and run with a runner on first and zero outs. So many coaches at the highest level get this wrong.
Amen to that lol. DD's MS & TB coach both do this too often and it drives me bonkers. Runner on first, nobody out, 0-0 count and I know exactly what is coming....generally most of the other do as well.
If the lineup is set a certain way as far as speed & bunting ability it can be very effective and has it's place. I would say first to third on this play should not happen too often by 14U.
If you have a fast and savvy runner, definitely work on going 1st-3rd with a bunt. I'm surprised how many coaches leave 3B open on bunt plays, which makes it easy.
If I have FAST and savvy runner I just have her steal second and then we work from there! However, I agree with what you said. I like to send that runner and give the batter a bunt sign. The batter knows to bunt a good bunt pitch only. If the pitch is in the dirt or high she lets it go and we play the odds on the steal. If she gets it down the runner keys the SS and most likely gets 3B even against good 16U and 18U defenses. SS sees the steal and moves towards 2B , 3B has to cover the bunt, and then FAST runner blows the doors off everyone to 3B. LF does not have a chance to get there...
If you have a fast and savvy runner, definitely work on going 1st-3rd with a bunt. I'm surprised how many coaches leave 3B open on bunt plays, which makes it easy.
Amen to that lol. DD's MS & TB coach both do this too often and it drives me bonkers. Runner on first, nobody out, 0-0 count and I know exactly what is coming....generally most of the other do as well.
If the lineup is set a certain way as far as speed & bunting ability it can be very effective and has it's place. I would say first to third on this play should not happen too often by 14U.