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As a coach, I would just coach all my kids to batter left handed and then you don't have to worry as much about this situation :rolleyes: Maybe I'm of that opinion because I bat left handed.:cool: In all seriousness, this is a tricky play. The batter has to be aware of the location of the ball at all times and avoid the interference. Staying in the box does not absolve him from interference. If it's a loose ball that parks itself in line with the plate and the batter, it's going to be a tough situation for all parties involved. There may be an instance when it is not feasible for your batter to move as well. If the pitcher is in the windup, the runner from third takes off at first movement, and he has decent speed, he may be right on top of the plate when the ball arrives. In that case, the batter won't have the opportunity to vacate. The key is that your batters always know where the ball is and move accordingly (if they have the opportunity/time to vacate). Just my two cents -Josh |
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You cannot expect the batter to simply vanish from the plate area. On a squeeze play after the batter trys to bunt the ball and misses it, the runner for the most part is almost at home plate already so unless the batter does something "extra" it's a difficult call to rule BI. The bottom line is: Umpire Judgement. That's why they pay us the "big bucks" Pete Booth |
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