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Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by #98dad, Nov 6, 2007.

  1. Nov 6, 2007 at 4:50 PM #1
    #98dad

    #98dad Junior Member

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    I read the NSA rulebook to say a bunt attempt is not a strike unless the bat is moved toward the ball or obviously if the pitch is in the strike zone.

    See my cut & paste:
    Sec. 14 BUNT ATTEMPT: [FONT=FECFDM+TimesNewRoman]Any non-swinging movement of the bat intended to tap the ball into play. The mere holding of the bat in the strike zone is not considered a bunt attempt. Unless the batter moves the bat towards the ball, a strike would not be called if the ball is out of the strike zone[/FONT].

    Yet every ump we have encountered automatically calls a strike if the bat is not pulled back. Simply holding the bat in the strike zone will get a strike call every time.

    Can anyone explain?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Nov 6, 2007 at 5:24 PM #2
    Double Dog Dare

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    Only a suggestion...

    If every ump is ringing your girls up with strikes when they don't pull the bat back when they bunt, I would strongly suggest you coach your kids to pull the bat back. Seems like a simple solution, don't ya think?

    Rules ain't perfect...take the interpretation out of the equation.
    I guarantee you'll enjoy the game much better!
     
  3. Nov 6, 2007 at 5:58 PM #3
    jfagala

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    Wrong...

    The batter has to "offer", or in other words, make an attempt. The umps are wrong if it is left in the zone but not "offered" and they call it a strike...
     
  4. Nov 7, 2007 at 5:56 AM #4
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