bat

[benbret]

NFHS FP: 2011 Rule Book page 12 Rule 1-5 Art2C. I do not have a 2012 book yet. Question: Can the taper part of the bat have holes in it?

[RKBUmp]

No

[MNBlue]

ART. 2 . . . The bat shall consist of the following components (see the "Figure"):

a. Knob. The knob may be molded, lathed, welded or permanently fastened. Devices, attachments or wrappings are permitted except those that cause the knob to become flush with the handle. A one-piece rubber knob and bat grip combination is illegal.

b. Handle/Grip. The bat handle is the area of the bat that begins at, but does not include the knob and ends where the taper begins to increase in diameter. The handle shall have a round or oval cross-section. The grip shall extend a minimum of 10 inches, but not more than 15 inches, from the small end of the bat. A safety grip shall be made of cork, tape (no smooth, plastic tape) or composition material (commercially manufactured). Resin, pine tar or spray substances to enhance the hold are permitted on the grip only.

c. Taper. The taper is the transition area which connects the narrower handle to the wider barrel portion of the bat. The taper shall have a smooth, solid surface and shall have a conical shape. Its length and material may vary.

d. Barrel. The barrel is the area intended for contact with the pitch; it shall be round and smooth.

e. End Cap. The end cap is made of rubber, vinyl, plastic or other approved material. It shall be firmly secured and permanently affixed to the end of the bat so that it cannot be removed by anyone other than the manufacturer, without damaging or destroying it. A one-piece construction bat will not have an end cap.