Slow Pitch Strike Zone

[SWFLguy]

I worked local rec leagues that not only
used the dreaded mat-- but allowed a
pitch that hit the plate to also be a strike !!
I had some women pitchers that could not
hit the mat or plate, and batters would
stand there--take 4 balls and trot on down
to first to the cheers of their team-mates
"a walk is as good as a hit" !!!
GROAN !!!
I felt like asking them why they bothered
to bring a bat with them !!!