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[Dakota]

Originally posted by Niz
I'm still not clear. Is it really possible for a batter to remain in the batter's box and not interfere with a play at home plate. In Pony, is intention an issue or not? Thanks.

Speaking ASA (don't know about Pony).

The batter is required by rule to not interfere with a play at the plate. In or out of the box doesn't matter. Intent doesn't matter.

Is it possible for the batter to stay in the box and not interfere? Sure, especially a left handed batter. A good idea to try? No.

That is different from a pick-off throw from the catcher. If the batter stays in the box and does nothing intentional to interfere, the batter is OK, even if she is in the way of the throw.