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| July 25, 2017 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, 2017 Gonedeep43 71 posts | 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, 2017 SOFTBALLNUTZ 36 posts | Tell the idiot that the game is softball and "NOT GOLF"... |
| July 25, 2017 B.J. 1105 posts | in answer to your question... no... nothing in the rules |
| July 25, 2017 DaveDowell Men's 70 4312 posts | I think you're on to something SOFTBALLNUTZ ... One strike/stroke penalty for "grounding his club in a hazard" ... |
| July 25, 2017 kingofpain22 12 posts | too funny.. |
| July 26, 2017 HAT MAN Men's 50 229 posts | 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, 2017 Steve in Tucson Men's 70 22 posts | 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, 2017 Sparky.1 Men's 75 284 posts | 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, 2017 Bubble Gum 122 posts | Does this joker move the mat from it's original position when hitting it? |
| July 26, 2017 Benji4 Men's 55 289 posts | Vinny Send me an email with your cell please. I got a new phone and lost your number. keithb289@msn.com Thanks |
| July 27, 2017 Mulewhipper Men's 55 128 posts | Sounds like a Cricket player... |
| July 28, 2017 AJC Men's 60 217 posts | 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. |
