Batter Interference?

[Dakota]

Speaking NFHS: Batter out.

Rule 7-3-5

A batter shall not interfere with the catcher's fielding or throwing ... by making any other movement which hinders action at home or the catcher's attempt to play on a runner...

No intent required. She done it... she's done.

Speaking ASA... Mike's covered it. The only thing I would add is with R1 on 1st, faking the bunt, complete with pulling the bat back toward the catcher, is commonly coached. If there was any hint this was coached behavior, then that is all the "intent" I need.

[Edited by Dakota on Mar 18th, 2004 at 10:03 PM]