Touching First Base While Holding The Bat

[ozzy6900]

Originally posted by LLUmpire
Is it a violation of the rules to touch the bases while holding the bat?

If so, what rule?

I have played softball and have had teamates called out twice for this and I can't find the rule.

Is it a safety issue?

Use 9.01(c)?

Any ideas?

I've never run across any rule that prohibits this and I've only seen this happen once in 20 years at a NCAA game. The defense will not take too kindly to this and you may even get a coach out there comnplaining. As longas the batter isn't taunting anyone I think that you just have to let it go. The defense will take care of the situation on the next pitch (upper level).

At the LL level, I don't think that it really means anything. I think that the grown-ups should keep quiet and have a coke and a smile!