Baseball Strategy: The Bunt Defense
Video Podcast with Ron Polk
, Volunteer Assistant
University of Alabama at Birmingham
In baseball, being able to bunt is only a small part of bunting strategy. The real skill is in knowing when to bunt and when to expect a bunt. That's just what Coach Polk covers in this baseball bunt defense philosphy series.
Bunt Defense: Coaching Overview - Coach Polk speaks about his methods of coaching and making sure what is learned in practice is applied in game situations. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense Defined - Coach Polk defines bunt defense and explains why he gives homework to players. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense: Implementation - When to implement a bunt defense depending on game situations. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense: Practice Structure - Practicing bunt defense makes your team more effective. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense: Signaling Part One - Coach Polk walks through signaling the bunt defense. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense: Signaling Part Two - Coach Polk discusses his method of signaling the bunt defense. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense: Analyzing the Game - Factors that determine when bunt defense should be used. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense: Assignments - Coach Polk covers what exactly to do during a bunt. (Baseball Bunt Defense)
Bunt Defense: Control and Execution - Coach Polk stresses control during throws and running through all the bunt defense plays in the playbook. (Baseball Bunt Defense)