HS Rules - HBP

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May 24, 2013
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Watching my DD's recent HS game, one of her teammates was hit on the hand, and the ump ruled that it was not HBP because the "hands are part of the bat". I know that this is not correct for other rule sets, but wasn't sure if it was different for HS.
 

marriard

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Oct 2, 2011
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Watching my DD's recent HS game, one of her teammates was hit on the hand, and the ump ruled that it was not HBP because the "hands are part of the bat". I know that this is not correct for other rule sets, but wasn't sure if it was different for HS.

Nope. Not different. Hands aren't part of the bat is any rule set.
 

ArmyStrong

Going broke on softball
Sep 14, 2014
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Watching my DD's recent HS game, one of her teammates was hit on the hand, and the ump ruled that it was not HBP because the "hands are part of the bat". I know that this is not correct for other rule sets, but wasn't sure if it was different for HS.

Hey Eric,

Did the batter swing when she was hit in the hands?
 

marriard

Not lost - just no idea where I am
Oct 2, 2011
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Florida
"Hands are part of the body. When you bought the bat, the hands didn't come with it."
 
Nov 18, 2015
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"Hands are part of the body. When you bought the bat, the hands didn't come with it."

Next years version should come with the hands - I believe they’re just awaiting USSSA certification...


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Mar 1, 2016
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NFHS rule 8-1-2-c states SPECIFICALLY that “the batter’s hands are not to be considered part of the bat.” That umpire was/is an idiot. Next time you see him, be sure to show him the rule before the game. He’ll appreciate it so much that he’ll make favorable calls for your team all night long.


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