#RuleTheDiamond #2

Here's a recap of our first set of questions, with the correct answer highlighted:

According to the Softball Canada Official Rule Book,what is the maximum length of a regulation fast pitch bat?

a) 33 inches
b) 34 inches
c) 35 inches
d) there is no rule for maximum length


According to the Softball Canada Official Rule Book,what is the maximum diameter of a regulation fast pitch bat?

a) 2 inches
b) 2 1/4 inches
c) 3 inches
d) 4 inches

According to the Softball Canada Official Rule Book,what is the maximum weight of a regulation fast pitch bat?

a) 34 ounces
b) 35 ounces
c) 38 ounces
d) 40 ounces

How'd you do?  These ones were pretty easy, but not something that we usually think about.  Here's your next question:

The count is 1-1.  The batter has been asked by the third base coach to bunt.  As the pitch is delivered they are squared to the pitcher and when they make an attempt to bunt the ball, they miss the ball and it hits them square on the forearm and rolls in front of the plate.

What is the call?

a)  hit by pitch- ball is dead, batter gets first base
b)  ball is dead but a strike is called, making the count 1-2
c)  ball is dead but a ball is called since it hit the batter, making the count 2-1