- Jun 22, 2008
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What is the difference between a slap and a drag bunt? It is an umpires judgement call on if the ball is 'tapped' and it has been my experience that most umpires will not call a girl out on a 3rd strike drag bunt because the hitting motion is very similar to a slap. It is basically a controlled slap hit.
A slap is the act of swinging the bat in an attempt to strike the ball. A drag bunt is a left handed batter allowing the ball come to the bat that is moving in conjunction with the batter body.
Please note, in spite of some's belief, a RH batter cannot execuate a drag bunt, it can only occur from the left side of the plate.