Bunt & Run
Purpose
This Outfield Cut-Off drill is a high-paced fielding drill where outfielders will practice their reaction time and throwing as they try to get the ball to the cut-off. You can practice cut-offs to second base only, or practice cut-offs to all of the bases!
Set up
- One player in the infield
- Players in right, left and center field
- One ball needed
- Mitts for each player
Execution
1. The outfielders will begin to long toss the ball to each other.
2. There is no particular pattern they must follow.
3. The lone infielder will wait patiently.
4. At any time, the infielder will yell the word ‘cut’ which means whichever outfielder at the time with the ball must pivot and throw the ball to the infielder.
5. The infielder can stand by any base. If they yell ‘cut 3’ for example, the throw will
go to third base. If they yell ‘cut 4’ the ball will go to home plate.
Coaching Tips
Reinforce to the players that cut 2 means the throw will go to the cut-off near 2nd base.
Cut 3 means the throw will go to the cut-off near 3rd base, while cut 4 is near home plate.
Outfielders need to be astute and listen to the player on the infield.
Make It Easier
Only do cut-offs to second base.
Make It Harder
Practice cut-offs to all the bases.
