Chopped Ball

[bkbjones]

Originally Posted by rwest

ASA just needs to clarify the action they consider chopping by indicating the angle of the swing if they don't want what I call a chop to be a basis for calling the batter out. They've obviously done that in the clinics/camps you've attended.

May I ask why ASA needs to do this?

I'm really really not trying to be a smart ***, but...there is a definition in the rule book.

Anything further, and you can depend upon your local UIC to give you a ruling if you need to get a ruling. Otherwise, you are expected to use the brain and reasoning ability God gave you.

If you see a chop and know it's a chop, then call it a chop.