Thu May 31, 2007, 06:34am
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
However, I'm more interested in the "has bat high up in the air" comment. Last year in the 18U states, I saw a batter, after the pitch, hold the bat up (around eye level) with her arms extended. This placed the bat and hands (which are not part of the bat) in an area which may interfere with the catcher's throw to 2nd on a steal. The PU was so concentrated on the ball and throw to 2nd, he did not notice it. After the game while discussing that play, he said the catcher questioned him about it, but he did not see what I saw.
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I understand how this hinders the catcher, but if it's where the batter was holding the bat during the pitch, is it "actively"?
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