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Bunting is a great way to propel a runner or perhaps even punch. If you run like lightning, or don't trust third or first base skills, bunting can be very effective. How to make a professional bow, see below.

Steps

1. 1 Decide if you want to show the bow. Making a bow means advancing the batter into the field and getting into the bunting position, keeping both hands on the bat. You can show the bow when everyone knows you are going to do it, if you are a reliever, for example. You don't have to show the bow if you want it to be unexpected.
   • As soon as you show the bow, the other team's third and first bases should start moving towards the batter. If you want to surprise them and increase your chances of placing a successful bow, you shouldn't show it until the pitcher starts moving.
2. 2 Once the pitcher hits, it will move into your bunting position. Place your hand with the one you usually hit. Move your upper hand slowly to where the bit begins to thicken. The barrel of the bit should be tilted slightly upward, at an angle of 30 ° to 45 ° from the ground. The trunk should lie above the hand.
   • When grabbing the barrel of the bit, remember to grab your thumb and forefinger firmly on the barrel. You shouldn't have your fingers stick out and you should certainly not grip the front of the bat - the part closest to the pitcher - with your fingers over-blocking.
3. 3 Move your hind leg towards the pitcher. You should not place both feet in a straight line of the lane, as this will leave you very vulnerable and prevent you from knocking out the batter if you happen to make a bow. Instead, use your hind leg toward the pitcher and tilt your upper body toward the pitch. If the pitch is inward, you must tilt your body back quickly to avoid hitting.
4. 4 The striker will receive a strike if he ignores a correctly thrown ball. If the serve is low, high, outside or inside, simply pull the bat back to indicate to the referee that you are receiving the ball without trying to bow. If you keep the bat out of the line, the referee will most likely call a strike.
5. 5 Tilt your bat in the direction you want the bow to be. Where you do the bow has a huge impact on your throw. If you want to place the bow on the third base side, tilt the bat so that it is at the bottom of the third base. If you want to place the bow on the first base side, tilt your bat so that it is on the first base square.
   • Take a look at the adjacent area before entering the batter's field. If a third base player, for example, is playing close to the grass or closer to shortstop than he should be, you should push your bow as close to third baseline as possible.
   • There is no consensus on where is the best place to make a bow. Some say Bunting between a pitcher and a third baseman is perfect, as they can get confused as to who's going to do it.
   • If there is a runner at first base, try doing a bow at second base. If there is a runner on second base, try a bow between third base and shortstop.
6. 6 Bend your knees to make contact with the ball instead of hitting the bat. The contact of the bat with the bow ball must be done at a low height, it is very difficult and requires amazing hand-eye coordination. Bending your knees is relatively easy - anyone can do it.
7. 7 Keep your eyes on the ball when you are on the line. When the time comes, substitute a bat under the ball. Your eyes should focus on the ball as best as possible.
8. 8 Move the bat back a little before the ball touches it. If you place your bat hard when it comes into contact with the ball, the ball will likely bounce off it harder, easily hitting the mitt of a pitcher, third or first baseman. If you put the bat back a little just before contact with the ball, the ball should fly the right amount - the distance from the catcher, pitcher, and any fielder. This will help you achieve the perfect bow.
9. 9 Try to make contact with the ball at the bottom of the bat by sending the ball into the ground rather than up into the air. If you hit the bottom half of the bat, the ball will move down to the ground where it should be spotted. If you hit the top half of the bat, it will fly into the air where it can be easily caught.
10. 10 Be careful with double strikes bunting. If a foul was called after two strikes, you will be excluded. Many hitters move to a two-strike position and try to hit. You shouldn't take that risk.
11. 11 Once you make contact with the ball, kick the batter out of the field to first base. If you are a southpaw hitter, you can drag the bat to first base before you make contact with the ball. (This is called "dragging" the bow)

Tips

• Surprise is key. Don't make the bow too often and try very hard to make the bow the first time.
• This may seem obvious, but never do a bow if the bases are loaded.
• If there is a runner on third but not second base, bunting is a great way to get to base. The opposing team will be careful on the first throw.
• Only try to get to base if you are a very fast runner or if the opposing team is using the back of the field.
• If doing bunting, make sure the trainer is aware of this, the basic trainers will give the correct instructions for the runner (s).