I don't agree when u start playing allstars, but everyone has there own strategy. Not everyone has 10 players that can hit it to the grass. We only have 2 8u teams in our league so we have to do what we can to try and be competitive.I don't think in 8u machine pitch there should be bunting. My league doesn't allow bunting until 10u, but only when the kids are pitching. Kids pitch until 4 balls, then coach comes in a pitches. I am (still) trying to get that removed.
8u, swing away. you will get plenty swinging bunts to practice charging the ball.