I do not think the batter needs to pull the bat back, they need to make an attempt at the ball for it to be a strike.
I do not think the batter needs to pull the bat back, they need to make an attempt at the ball for it to be a strike.
A attempt needs to be made in order to call a strike in USA SB rules, an attempt does not have to be made to call a strike in NFHS and NCAA rules.
I'm not sure on all the other alphabets.....
Just to be clear though when the umpire calls or signals the count that is the official count unless you protest before the next pitch is thrown.
I do not think the batter needs to pull the bat back, they need to make an attempt at the ball for it to be a strike.