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3-18: Three Foot Running Lane: The three foot running lane is
a space defined by a line drawn 3 feet from and parallel to
the first base foul line starting halfway between home and
first base and extending to first base in foul territory. In all
situations when the batter-runner is entitled to run (i.e., a batted
ball, a base on balls or a dropped third strike), she must use the
threefoot running lane. An award of first base on a
base on balls does not negate the requirement to use the
Three foot running lane. The batterrunner is out if she runs
outside the three foot lane and, in the judgment of the umpire
interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base (there
must be a throw); however, the batterrunner may run outside the
three foot lane to avoid a fielder attempting to field a
batted ball. A runner is considered outside the running lane if
either foot is completely outside the lane and in contact with
the ground. Players must understand that once they reach the
running lane they should run completely inside it.
3-19 SLASH: To show Bunt, then pull Back at the last moment and
take a full swing. This is illegal in 8u
3-20 SLAP: A SLAP HIT is a batted ball (often incorrectly called a
bunt) that has been struck in a short, chopping motion, rather
than a full swing.
The two most common types of a SLAP HIT are:
1. Those in which a batter takes her stance as if to bunt, but
then either drives the ball into the ground with a quick, short
swing or punches it over the infield.
2. Those in which a batter takes RUNNING STEPS toward
the pitcher, before making contact with the ball.
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