Here is my offensive thought process for 1st and 3rd. The first time we get this, the 1st pitch is going to be a fake bunt with no runners moving. Yes, I am giving up 1 strike. Which is not a big deal to me. I am looking at how the D reacts. If SS goes to 3rd and 2B goes to 1st, then we are going to fake bunt steal every single time. IF SS covers 2B, then we will look at a safety squeeze bunt. We bunt it to 3rd. The runner on 3rd walks the line and breaks on the throw. there is nobody behind her so she can get a real big lead. If the 3B doesnt make the throw, she runs back to 3rd and we have the bases loaded.
How do i defend 1st and 3rd: Our corners are taught not to break as hard on the square for 1st and 3rd, rather a bit more cautious to make sure ball is down. SS goes to 3rd, 2B goes to 2nd, and 1B sits. Pitcher covers 1st base side bunts. We have a call from the dugout where they can fake the throw to 1st and try get the girl off 3rd and the 3B can make that call on her own as well
We will make slight adjustments situationally as needed
How do i defend 1st and 3rd: Our corners are taught not to break as hard on the square for 1st and 3rd, rather a bit more cautious to make sure ball is down. SS goes to 3rd, 2B goes to 2nd, and 1B sits. Pitcher covers 1st base side bunts. We have a call from the dugout where they can fake the throw to 1st and try get the girl off 3rd and the 3B can make that call on her own as well
We will make slight adjustments situationally as needed