Drill

Drills

Softball

Sacrifice Bunt Angle Drill

Consistently angle the bat to deaden the ball down the lines

8 min
4 sets of 8
Beginner
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Square around early with the bat angled to direct the ball toward first or third.
  2. 2Catch the ball on the bat with soft hands instead of jabbing at it.
  3. 3Alternate targets between the first and third base lines each set.
  4. 4Track how many balls stay fair and off the pitcher's line.

What to focus on

Absorbing the ball with soft hands and a controlled bat angle.

Common mistake

Jabbing at the ball and popping it up in the air.