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Originally posted by WestMichBlue
But what if, instead she squares to bunt? Now her stance is slightly lower. A marginally high pitch could be a ball if she doesn't attempt, but may be a strike using the so called natural batting stance.
The question is: "are there two natural batting stances? Can one batter have two strike zones?
WMB
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Are you, as the umpire, dropping your eyes to the shoulder level as the ball is approaching the squaring batter?
If not, and it is inside your zone, it's a strike.
If a batter stoops low or drops to their knees as the pitch is coming in, are you dropping with her?
If not, and it is inside your zone, it's a strike.
There are umpires who believe that the "natural" stance is the position which that batter comes to during their swing. I disagree with that as it is not a natural stance, but the book would suggest the strike zone being that of a "swinging" position, not a natural stance.
JMHO,