crowding the plate

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by beachbum

I have been looking through my NFHS rule book, concerning a rule about a batters foot position, while in the box and waiting for a pitch. Is any portion of his feet allowed to be out of the box?

surely there must be something, or the batter could stand anywhere he wanted to.

Is there any rule pertaining to this? I don't do above high school, so let's keep college rules out of it.

When "waiting for a pitch", the batter's feet must be entirely in the box (no portion may extend beyond a line). See 7-1-1 and 2-7-2.

When "hitting a pitch" it's illegal only if the entire foot is beyon the line (or, in FED or NCAAA touching the plate).

[beachbum]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

When "waiting for a pitch", the batter's feet must be entirely in the box (no portion may extend beyond a line). See 7-1-1 and 2-7-2.

When "hitting a pitch" it's illegal only if the entire foot is beyon the line (or, in FED or NCAAA touching the plate).

bob,

I see where in 7-1-1 it says "within the batters box", but their isn't anything listing a penalty for the infraction. What would be the proper method to handle an infraction???

i would assume a warning, followed by "Out"

[UmpJM]

beachbum,

There is no "out" to be had for this.

Simply instruct the batter to assume a legal position.

If he does it again, instruct him again. Repeat as necessary.

If he gives you any attitude about it, dump him.

Some might suggest a "directed strike", but that's not really what that rule is for.

JM

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by beachbum

bob,

I see where in 7-1-1 it says "within the batters box", but their isn't anything listing a penalty for the infraction.

Right. It's a "don't do that."

What do you do if there's more than one on-deck batter? What do you do if someone is out of the dugout? What do you do if a pinch runner attempts to enter the game without a helmet? ...

Direct the participants to comply and deal with it if they refuse.