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What is a swing by definition?
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Guest Jacob
so as an umpire myself theres always been one big issue for me, what is a swing, I know it sounds silly but I've had many players try to get out of the way of a ball coming to hit them and doing so there arms extend and cross the plate, is this a strike or a ball? Ive had people tell me its all about intentions and if your intention was to hit the ball then its a strike but if your intentions where to get out of the way its different, please help me
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I wouldn't go so far as to talk about intent either...or at least, don't get stuck on intent. Like Rich said, the only determination is whether one struck at a pitch. If you restrict yoursel
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