Even if you take the everything away from this situation as stated, I would not want my pitchers catching. Some coaches
do not want their pitchers hitting. Others do not want them running the bases. It seems a bit much having a player learn two very important positions at the same time that...
If all attempts with speaking to the coach have not helped then maybe speaking with the athletic trainer is in order. I know most middle schools do not have one but most high schools employ one. They should be willing to speak with the coach. If no way to do this then I would suggest the AD be...
Chinamigarden,
Absolutely agree.
Was curious to MTR posting of statement of " a RH batter cannot execuate a drag bunt,can only occur from the left side of the plate."
Not that I disagreed, but was wondering why? Is there a rule prohibiting it?
Lol. I understand what you are saying and you are correct about pulling the barrel back. Hand away from the hip towards first base will bring barrel of bat back. I do not advocate pulling back of the barrel.
So my contention of of drag bunt on 2 strikes and it is fouled, should be an out is correct? My thought has always been it is the same as bunting with two strikes. I thought they were the same only one is stationary but neither are a swing by rule.
Okay will do. Never had it happen before. Before I stopped coaching this was never an issue that I can remember. Getting back this fall and next season. I have been trying to get familiar with the changes that have taken place since my absence. My comment about umpire understanding actually...
I have been out of game for awhile and can not locate my forms for evaluating catchers that I had made up years ago. Anyone able to save me the time of doing this again and have a good one they can offer?
I am of the opinion that most of the umpires understand that "squaring to bunt is a stance" holding a bat still when ball is out of zone is not an attempt to bunt and the call is to be made when ball is out of zone whether the bat is there or not as long as it is not moving. I think timing may...