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July 25 Steve in Tucson Men's 70 22 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Gentlemen, In our league, we have a player who, while making a legal swing at the ball, sometimes hits the strike mat with his bat either while or just before hitting the pitched ball. Is there anything in the rules about this and, if so, is there any penalty for doing this? Thank you. Steve Garceau, Head Umpire, Saddlebrooke Senior Softball Association |
July 25 Gonedeep43 71 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat WTF?? I would suggest to this person to get some serious batting clinic help. I don't believe I've ever seen that before. |
July 25 SOFTBALLNUTZ 36 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Tell the idiot that the game is softball and "NOT GOLF"... |
July 25 B.J. 1108 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat in answer to your question... no... nothing in the rules |
July 25 DaveDowell Men's 70 4323 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat I think you're on to something SOFTBALLNUTZ ... One strike/stroke penalty for "grounding his club in a hazard" ... |
July 25 kingofpain22 12 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat too funny.. |
July 26 HAT MAN Men's 50 230 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat wow hold on Are you saying his approach to hitting the ball is an OTL pendulum swing and bat hits ground before contact? or are you saying while in the box he hits the mat like bam bam then swings. You know like a routine or rookie would do first time playing (ax chop) I could deal with the 2nd option but not the first. When do you play again I live close I have to come see this first hand!!!!! Vinny |
July 26 Steve in Tucson Men's 70 22 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Vinny, You really don't want to see it. And, yes, he actually hits the strike mat during his swing not a "bam bam" then swinging. He is a bit aggressive at the plate and we have asked him to replace his divots! He is a little "different". Thanks all for your comments. |
July 26 Sparky.1 Men's 75 284 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Guess the major question should be, what kind of hitter is he? Have seen some strange swing-types and this one might be at the top of the list, but if he is a "hitter" then so be it. Sparky1 "the Rattlesnake" (just for Dave) [grins] |
July 26 Bubble Gum 122 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Does this joker move the mat from it's original position when hitting it? |
July 26 Benji4 Men's 55 289 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Vinny Send me an email with your cell please. I got a new phone and lost your number. keithb289@msn.com Thanks |
July 27 Mulewhipper Men's 55 128 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Sounds like a Cricket player... |
July 28 AJC Men's 60 218 posts | Batter hitting the strike mat Exactly what i was thinking Mulewhipper. Hard to imagine hitting a ball square with that swing plane. Is this guy the Lawn Dart Champion ? That swing has to be hard on the 2 piece bats. |