9U scrimmage - opposing coach was having batters square to bunt, than pull back and prepare to swing. I don't think the batters that did this ever got a good pitch to actually swing at, but I'm assuming it wasn't the coach just testing our bunt defense.
Of course, it was my daughter that was playing 3B at the time.
Regardless of my reservations about that particular strategy, what's the proper way to play 3B in that situation?
Charge when showing bunt, slam on the brakes, and backpedal when she pulls back?
Charge until she pulls back, but stay in place?
I'm guessing my preferred option - charge right at her, if she pulls back to swing, veer off into foul territory and pray she's not a dead pull hitter - isn't really viable.
Of course, it was my daughter that was playing 3B at the time.
Regardless of my reservations about that particular strategy, what's the proper way to play 3B in that situation?
Charge when showing bunt, slam on the brakes, and backpedal when she pulls back?
Charge until she pulls back, but stay in place?
I'm guessing my preferred option - charge right at her, if she pulls back to swing, veer off into foul territory and pray she's not a dead pull hitter - isn't really viable.