The batter's box

[Rick Vietti]

The slap hitters are a challenge in fastpitch. I did notice the gal that stepped in the front of the plate. Again this is shown through the angle of the camera from behind the pitcher, so it is tuff to be certain.

The only way for this to change is to change the rule. Both feet entirely inside the batters box (meaning no part of the foot outside the line but could still touch the line) and then the batting will be fairer. Still a judgement call and could be easily missed or argued.