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Originally Posted by teebob21
So this year at the NCAA meetings, they emphasized the rule that a batter (1) cannot try to get hit by a pitch; and (2) is not automatically awarded 1B if hit by a pitch that is not wholly in the batter's box.
Today, I kept a batter at the plate because she stuck her elbow into the pitch. I thought I sold it well, but still had a dispute with both coaches. The OHC wanted to know why it wasn't a base award, and the defense wanted a strike.
What is the best verbiage to use in this situation? I came up with a strong DEAD BALL!, and pointed at the plate several times saying "NO! NO! NO! Staying here! Stay here! That pitch was not in the batters box!"
Tips?
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Coaches have advocated allowing/getting/creating HBP as a legitimate means to get on base; it stands to reason that they will ALWAYS want to dispute this call. Don't take it personally, or even as a comment on your call; it's them doing their job as they see it. Pushing the boundaries, trying to create doubt in your mind; but mostly, showing their players they are fighting for them.
To the OC: "In my judgment, the ball wasn't in the batter's box." Nothing else needs to be said.
To the DC: Anatomy lesson!! "An extended elbow will always be above the bottom of the sternum."