Thread: NFHS Rule Change - Bats
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Old Fri Jan 10, 2020, 09:54am
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A bit of a tangent:
NFHS case 1.5.3 sit A says or implies a donut is only illegal if it is worn or damaged.
The rule book in 1-5-3 says devices must be "commercially manufactured specifically for a softball bat"; which means donuts are illegal.
We usually say the rule supersedes the case book; so are donuts always illegal? I have thought so.

The USA book is easier, only specifically listed devices are ever legal, so never donuts.
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