Delayed Swing on Steal Attempt

Spence · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Apr 29, 2005, 01:52pm

Some coaches teach their players to have a delayed swing on a steal attempt in order to distract the catcher.

What would have to take place in order for the runner to be called out? 6.06c seems to deal with body movement by the batter when the catcher is making a play.

thumpferee · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Apr 29, 2005, 02:35pm

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Originally posted by Spence

What would have to take place in order for the runner to be called out? [/B]

For the runner to be tagged before reaching a base!?

[Edited by thumpferee on Apr 29th, 2005 at 03:39 PM]

mcrowder · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Apr 29, 2005, 02:37pm

The batter turning back toward the catcher after the swing, and swinging the bat around in the air might do it too.

It takes extremely obvious intent, Spence, to call an out for interference on a play like this.

Spence · #4 (**permalink**) Fri Apr 29, 2005, 03:05pm

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Originally posted by mcrowder
The batter turning back toward the catcher after the swing, and swinging the bat around in the air might do it too.

It takes extremely obvious intent, Spence, to call an out for interference on a play like this.

I thought it would have to be something drastic. While its obvious the swing is not intended to make contact with the ball, it doesn't seem like its interference.