Delayed DeadBall, batter Inf

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Originally Posted by MT 73

Backswing is interference without a play ( dead ball and strike 3 if it is the 3rd strike) and follow through is backswing interference when the catcher is making a play.

NFHS backswing interference is when B's bat contacts F2 or his equipment (usually the glove) while B and F2 are preparing for the next pitch. Either or both may be guilty of initiating the contact. Nobody is advancing and nobody is attempting to make an out. But, both may be momentarily distracted. Mechanic: Shut it down, reset and start over. It's done the same in games played using OBR.

2015 NFHS Interps SITUATION 8: As the pitcher looks into the catcher for a sign, the batter is moving his bat back and forth across the plate. The batter accidentally contacts the catcher with his bat during this movement. RULING: This is backswing interference. The ball is immediately dead and all players are provided time to regain their positions. (2-21-5, 5-1-1n, 7-3-7 Penalty)

Originally Posted by MT 73

Good grief--why can't everyone just use OBR?

There's no money to be made in that philosophy. And, the rules committee (coaches) agreed that more minutia would help them look superior to the officials on the field. It almost never works out that way.