Federation Drag Bunt

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

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What some coaches may argue is that a drag bunt fouled off w/ 2 strikes was "really a slap". Your judgment.

Ted

Which could be a subject for another topic - Drag vs. Slap.
Among other things, I'm looking at hand placement , and wrist movement.
I've been comfortable with my decisions so far this year.....

[Dakota]

I was comfortable with my partners decision, too (strike), but the coach griped (surprise!).

I was wondering how you guys are calling this. I look at it this way:

1) "holding the bat in the strike zone"

- "holding the bat" also applies to a drag, but does not apply when the batter is clearly NOT attempting a bunt anymore (i.e. when she is attempting to avoid being hit by a pitch)
- I don't place much stock in "strike zone" part of the rule for a drag bunt

2) withdrawn – pulled backward and away from the ball

- withdrawn means pulling the bat out from the bunting position; doesn't matter if it is back or up.