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Originally Posted by mbyron
If the batter remains in the box and makes no abnormal movements, he is immune to BI, no matter where F2 throws the ball.
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+1 (unless R3 is coming home)
I would define "abnormal movements" as any movement not related to or in conjunction with a legitimate swing.
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Originally Posted by mbyron
If he steps out or makes abnormal movements, and if he consequently hinders the defense, it is BI.
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+1
Most "abnormal movements" I would be looking out for would be intentional in nature. I suppose there might be some unintentional ones but they are very infrequent.
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Originally Posted by mbyron
It's not that difficult in practice.
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It's not difficult for me to call. Sometimes it is very difficult to explain it to some hothead coach who's kid you just called out.