Interference?

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Originally posted by Steve M
Here's a section of Jon Bennett's softball rules differences book that deals with the bat hitting the ball:

Bat hits ball
Note: if the bat is still moving after being released and it hits the ball, this is considered the bat hitting the ball and is usually interference (see below). If the ball rolls against a bat on the ground which is not moving, it is considered the ball hitting the bat and is not interference unless intentional.
ASA, NCAA — batter interference; the batter is out; the ball is dead (A:7-6J; N:9-9a2)
Fed— not interference unless intentional (7-4-1k) (Referee magazine interpretation)


Like I said in a couple of different posts, if you work ASA, Fed, and/or NCAA, this book is a gold mine.

Steve M

Steve,

ASA 7.6.J deals with a batted ball. This scenario does not include any batted balls.

I think too many people are confusing this with contacting a batted ball twice as opposed to interfering with the catcher's ability to make an out.