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There are several coaches around here that hve done a good job training their kids to "take one for the team" - it is usually quite obvious when the batter has decided to get hit. I've seen several that freeze on the slow breaking curve ball - you know that one where he had time to call his mother, drink a Coke, smoke a cigarette and STILL get out of the way, but doesn't. Happens quite frequently, especially in the bigger schools.
I agree with giving him the base on 95% + of the HBP. Besides, it doesn't take much to make an effort and it's my decision whether or not he made that effort.
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