Batter's Foot position
There is a difference between ASA and FED on this:
NFHS Rule 7-2 ..."A batter shall not hit the ball fair or foul while either foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batter's box or while touching the plate..." (exception: follow through after hitting the ball is o.k.) 2005 Rules p. 56 Ball Dead imediately - runners return to base.
ASA Rule 7-6D ...[batter is out] When an entire foot is touching the ground completely outside the lines of the batters box when the ball makes contact with the bat" (no problem if bat does not make contact with ball). 2005 Rules p.100 Ball is dead imediately and runners return to base.
Hope this helped!
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