<P> A swinging bunt occurs when a poorly hit ball rolls a short distance into play, much like a bunt . A swinging bunt is often the result of a checked swing, and only has the appearance of a bunt . It is not a true bunt, and if the scorer judges that the batter intended to hit the ball, it cannot be counted as a sacrifice . There is also a "slug" bunt that is intended to surprise the opposing defense, as the desired effect is a hard - hit ball into the infield defense that is expecting a standard bunt . </P> <P> Fielding a bunt is often more difficult than fielding a regularly batted ball . Bunts are often hit slowly, so fielders must charge the ball to get to it quickly, in order to throw out a runner in time . Well - placed bunts sometimes can be impossible to field, and often go as base hits . The main idea in bunting for a base hit is to hit the ball fast enough to get it by the pitcher, but slow enough to not give the other infielders enough time to make a play . Bunting a ball into no - man's land--the triangle between the locations of the pitcher, first baseman, and second baseman, and between the pitcher, catcher and third baseman--often succeeds because of confusion among the fielders as to which should field the ball and which should receive the throw to first base . It is common for all three fielders to try to field the ball, and for nobody to cover the bag, or for no one to try to field the ball, assuming someone else will handle it . Teams often use a rotation play to defend against the bunt: the first baseman will charge the bunt and the second baseman "rotates" out of his usual position to cover first base and receive the throw . The shortstop covers the base the advancing runner is headed towards . </P> <P> A foul bunt that is not caught in flight is always counted as a strike, even if it is a third strike and thus results in a strikeout of the batter . This is distinct from all other foul balls which, if not caught in flight, are only counted as a strike if not a third strike . This special exception applies only to true bunts, not on any bunt - like contacts that might occur during a full swing or check - swing . If a batter bunts the ball and his bat hits the ball again after initial contact, it is a dead ball even if by accident . </P> <P> Additionally, the infield fly rule is not applied to bunts popped - up in the air . Instead, the intentional drop rule (Rule 6.05 l) that also applies to line drives can be invoked . </P>

What happens if you bunt a foul ball with two strikes
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