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Originally posted by MarkPSkins
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Originally posted by scottk_61
In your first scenario, this would be interference under ASA, as intent is always assumed.
I don't have my case book handy, but this exact play is covered int it.
Under Fed rules it is different
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Just for my curiosity, how would fed rules rule it?
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Same.
NFHS 7-3-6
If the bat breaks and is hit by the ball or hits a runner or a fielder, no interference will be called. If a whole bat is thrown and interferes with a defensive player attempting a play, interference shall be called.
PENALTY: The batter is out and runners return. If, in the umpire's judgement, interference prevented a possible double play, two may be declared out.
Additionally,
NFHS 7-4-1k
A batter shall be called out when:
after hitting or bunting a ball, she intentionally hits the ball a second time in fair or foul territory; the ball is dead, no runner(s) advance and the batter is out.
EXCEPTION: If the bat and ball accidentally come in contact with each other a second time while the batter is holding the bat in the batter's box, it is a foul ball.