Technique is a problem. Some players still square around in the batter's box when they're trying to bunt. That decreases their ability to put it down successfully, according to Bowa and Morandini. Both former major leaguers explained the proper way to bunt is to pivot in the batter's box. When a batter spins his feet while staying in place, he maintains better bat control and can get out of the way of an errant pitch.