The first and best strategy for "myth busting" is to get out that pesky little rule book. If you are a dad or coach, your league should have them available to you. If you are an umpire, if you aren't provided one by your league or association (shame!), then its incumbent on you to go get one yourself.

Trying to umpire without studying the rule book is like trying to be a preacher and not reading and studying the Bible.

Bob P.

Yes! The hands are part of the bat!

In the sport of cricket...