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Speaking ASA
This was discussed, as nauseum, on McGriff's a year or so ago, and despite the personal opinions by many, there is nothing illegal about it. And no, not everyone knows the batter has no intention of contacting the ball. I've often seen a batter make contact with the pitch (intentionally) after standing there waving the bat. Since we are not mindreaders, there is not call.
As far as the fielder standing in line with the batter's view and waving her arms, we know what her intentions are and, by rule, ejected from the game. No warnings, no stern looks, just gone.
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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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