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Originally posted by PWL
In FED, they are required to pick a box they want to bat from and stay there for the duration of the at bat.
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A lie. Not a mistake. A lie, even if you misuse the rules you quote below.
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Okay Stinky, how much can you afford to send me. See Rule 6-1-1. Refer to Casebook 6-1-1 Situation F..
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Did you even read this? Read it again. Has nothing to do with a batter switching.
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Try 7-3-1. To me, it implies there are only certain times the batter may leave the box, and when he doesn't he must keep one foot in the box.
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Not relevant.
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In 7-3-3, if the batter does it when the pitcher is ready to pitch, he is declared out.
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Correct, but only if the pitcher is IN POSITION (meaning stretch or windup) and ready to pitch. Doesn't say the batter can't switch between every single pitch.
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And if it continued to happen I would consider to envoke 3-3-1g: commit any unsportsmanlike act to include, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, (please read book). I consider this to be a travesty of the game.
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First of all, "travesty of the game" is mentioned exactly once in the rulebook, specifically referring to a player running the bases in reverse order. Too many bush league wannabe umpires use this as a crutch to make up rules.
Second, I've read the book... no where does it say anything about this act being unsportsmanlike. This is a judgement that you have decided on your own, with no basis.