- Jan 15, 2009
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With a runner on 1b and 2nd I keep F5 back to cover base and cover the bunt with F1, F2, F3. F4 covers 1b and F6 covers 2B, outfielders back up throws. I've seen too many fake bunts to pull F5 up and then steal from 2B. It's very hard for F6 to beat the runner to the bag, recieve a ball, and make a tag. If there is only a runner at 2B and I'm pretty sure its a bunt I'll still leave F5 back, also leave F3 back, F6 covers 2B, and F4 comes into a slapping defense type position or even closer and covers bunt with F1 and F2.
lelwell
That's how I handle it with 2 strikes on the batter. Otherwise I move F6 closer to 3B to cover. Personal preference, with less than 2 strikes I would rather commit F5 to fielding bunt and F6 covering steal and accept that this increases hole up the middle. By same logic I'll cheat F6 towards 2B with runner on 1B to make sure they get best chance to get a steal covered and accept that the hole between F5 and F6 just got bigger.