push bunt

push bunt
1. noun
a) A ball that has been hit with a bat which moves forward by a batter who is in an arms spread stance, usually in an attempt to bunt the ball past a charging infielder

The push bunt went between the pitcher and the first baseman who was charging too hard.

b) The act of bunting with a bat that moves toward the ball

The push bunt is only used in certain situations.

2. verb
a) to bunt while moving the bat towards the ball

Jones push bunted the pitch.

b) to bunt while moving the bat towards the ball

Smith push bunts if an infielder charges too aggressively.


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