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I'm with Steve on this one.
Other than moving a discarded bat for safety reasons, I just do not touch any equipment that does not belong to my partner or myself or if checking safety equipment as required by rule.
I have become very adept to moving a bat with my feet while never taking my eyes off the play. This also helps keep the on-deck batter from possibly stepping into a play and maybe an interference call.
It is just like handling the ball. Unless you are the PU and the ball is coming out of your bag, or exchanging new balls in the middle of the 1st inning, you just do not handle the game ball. It is a very bad habit, and difficult for some to break.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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