On time to first, we have them bunt 5 balls, first 3 are for bunting ability (they were instructed 3rd base, middle, first base sequentially) .... then drop the bat and run on the last two. Done with live "coach pitch". On the timed running, it is "bat ping" to "base thump", whether ball is foul or not. Point of this station, we get the following in a quick & combined session:
1. ability to follow directions
2. ability to bunt (and place bunts)
3. time H to 1B from their (real) stance in the box
4. a look at their footwork out of the box, running ability, "hit/run" coordination
5. We record the times for comparison of course, but also make notes. Example "very fast runner, but slow out of box", or "lefty slapper" ... we are left with an impression of "current ability", and "potential" ... (fwiw - just what we like for a specific, overall, and potential overview)