Half Swing Strikes

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

Is the barrel head passing in front of the hip a rule in NCAA, or a personal rule-of-thumb that you use in making a swing/no swing determination?

It's not an NCAA rule, but it is an official guideline.

[umpjong]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

It's not an NCAA rule, but it is an official guideline.

Became a written rule and standard last year. Rule 2 Section 38/Half swing.
Last sentence : The half swing shall be called a strike if the barrel head of the bat passes the batters front hip. (does not apply to a bunt )

[Umpmazza]

Originally Posted by umpjong

Became a written rule and standard last year. Rule 2 Section 38/Half swing.
Last sentence : The half swing shall be called a strike if the barrel head of the bat passes the batters front hip. (does not apply to a bunt )

this rule has been in place for over 7 years... but it also included if the barrel past the front edge of the plate as well.

[MikeStrybel]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

It's not an NCAA rule, but it is an official guideline.

No, that is not true. According to the definition in rule 2-18, a half swing shall be called a strike if the barrel head of the bat passes the batter's front hip. Previously the rule stated "the front edge of home plate" but that neglected the batter's position in the box.

The words in blue are verbatim from the 2011 NCAA Baseball Preseason supplement, and it can also be found in the current rule book. This rule definition was discussed at the annual meetings.

[Umpmazza]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

It's not an NCAA rule, but it is an official guideline.

actually it is a rule....LOL

NCAA rule 2011-2012
2-38
Half Swing
SECTION 38. An attempt by the batter to stop the forward motion of the bat
while swinging, which puts the batter in jeopardy of a strike being called. The
half swing shall be called a strike if the barrel head of the bat passes the batter’s
front hip.
A.R.—This does not apply to a bunt attempt when the batter pulls the bat back.