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When receiving the ball, the elbow should be kept tight as she stabs at the ball.

žWith a runner on 1st Base the SS covers 2B, second baseman covers _______, and whoever doesn’t field bunt between the third baseman and pitcher will cover 3B (third baseman will if neither are in the play).

On a bunt, the first baseman needs to be ready to throw to 3B if the runner tries to continue.

With less than 2 outs, players fielding the ball can go for the _________ if they get the ball quickly and cleanly otherwise the play will be at first.

Bottom hand supports the bat loosely.

Batters must be in control of themselves before they can control their at-bat.

The batters position in the box depends on skills of both the batter and the pitcher.

—The _____________ must always remember that as soon as the ball is released, she becomes an infielder.

žExpect your catcher to field a bunt beyond an arc about 5 feet.

Frame all pitches on the outside of the strike zone.