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Originally Posted by Rufus
It's interesting too to note the responses about the ball being pitched through the batters box instead of over the plate being a factor in enforcement of the rule. If that were the case wouldn't the rules stipulate that the batter needs to avoid contact only for strikes? I know in basketball there are "rules" and then there are "rules" (e.g., I've never called a 10 second violation on a free throw shooter, and barring a return of Alonzo Mourning probably never will, but the rule is definitely there). Is this a similar type of thing?
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The location of the pitch IS a factor under NCAA rules. Some posters think this is a good guideline to use in other codes, despite being potentially (and arguably) contrary to the written rule.