re: Softball question: why square to bunt and pull back to swing away

Seems to be the best response. It makes zero sense but it is what it is.

To draw in the defense silly.

It's a timing thing

Can't speak to LSU and Bianca Bell but here's why We do it in travel:
*pull in the defense or to read the defensive shifts..
*pitcher is dominating our big swings, the show-bunt/hit shortens the swing and increases the odds of punching a ball with pop...
*if a player is swinging and missing it puts both eyes on the ball.
*or, I'm just screwing with the other team.

I have another softball question. How in the frick can you make contact with the ball when you are 5ft outside of the batters box? That shite is so aggravating

If you make contact and you're 5feet outside the box then you're out

Does help some players with timing also.

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Left handed players are closer to 1st. Because of that they bunt/slap more.

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I understand that but my question was how in the hell is it not an out to make contact so far outside of the box?

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If they made contact with the ball 5ft outside the batters box they would need a 5ft long bat.

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Come on bra you get the point. Whether it's 1,2,3 ft outside the box, it's fricking outside the box I can guarantee you that. They start running before they even make contact

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I thought so too but the left handed slappers do it every time

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All speed players learn to slap bunt from the left side when they are 9 or 10 years old. My daughter was almost automatic when she played.

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why square to bunt and pull back to swing away

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There are many reason why they do it. In softball it's no big deal. I wish it was taught more to the little league kids but everyone wants to hit home runs.