drag bunt
Sneaky infield hit
A drag bunt is a bunt in baseball where the batter begins moving toward first base while making contact, "dragging" the ball along with the motion rather than squaring up to sacrifice.
Left-handed batters use it especially, since their swing already carries them toward first: He beat out a drag bunt for a single.
The technique aims for a base hit rather than advancing a runner.
Compact spherical object
- squeeze playCoercive tactical maneuver
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- hit-and-runLeaving after causing collision
- leadoffFirst in sequence
stealing · baserunning · execution · game plan · suicide squeeze
Lessening intensity or sensitivity
- soft handsSmooth, supple palms
- fair territoryLegal batting area
- baselineStandard for comparison
- contactCommunication or physical touch
Base safely reached nearby
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- running startPre-momentum before attempt
- first stepInitial action taken
small ball
Compact spherical object
- squeeze playCoercive tactical maneuver
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- hit-and-runLeaving after causing collision
leadoff · stealing · baserunning · execution · game plan · suicide squeeze
deadening
Lessening intensity or sensitivity
- soft handsSmooth, supple palms
- fair territoryLegal batting area
- baselineStandard for comparison
infield hit
Base safely reached nearby
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- running startPre-momentum before attempt
first step · wheels · burner
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drag bunthome run swing
Bat motion for distance
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