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VTChip
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Here's the exact wording from the NCAA rulebook

Note: As a general rule, there are four factors when determining if a batter has swung at the ball or checked the swing: (1) Did they make an attempt to hit/bunt/slap the pitch? (2) Was the barrel of the bat out in front of their front hip? (3) Did they roll their wrists? (4) Did they swing through the ball and bring the bat back or draw the bat back before the pitch arrived? While at the game, I was certain it was a checked swing but after looking at it on replay, it certainly could have gone either way. Regardless, I thought the BC coach really reacted poorly and her team reflected her frustration.
Posted: 04/15/2024 at 02:03 PM ET
(In response to this post by Will Stewart)

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For some reason, my DVR didn't record the game yesterday.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/15/24 10:12 AM ET
Well the BC coach waited way too long to pull the plug on the pitcher
sacramento hokie • 04/15/24 06:11 PM ET
I said at the game (sitting up 1st base line) in real time it did NOT look
hokiepro • 04/15/24 04:05 PM ET
Mine didn’t either
Hokie Holler • 04/15/24 03:42 PM ET
Yep, and if their LF …
vt49701 • 04/15/24 02:03 PM ET
Gave the BC right fielder a workout. Probably had to ice down that arm
laphroaig • 04/15/24 02:18 PM ET
🤣**
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 04:22 PM ET
Outthought themselves. Never pitch outside when the shift is on. SS and 2B
HokieAllMyLife • 04/15/24 03:02 PM ET
Pitcher losing some steam, losing some control? Was the D
laphroaig • 04/15/24 03:06 PM ET
I thought they played straight up the 1st 4. I'm likely wrong though
HokieAllMyLife • 04/15/24 03:09 PM ET
You wife knows a shift when she sees one? My wife knows a shift in a car!
laphroaig • 04/15/24 03:50 PM ET
Nope. My wife believes I am perpetually wrong.**
HokieAllMyLife • 04/15/24 04:00 PM ET
I'd like to see that check swing.
Atlee Hokie • 04/15/24 10:19 AM ET
I think she went around
vt49701 • 04/15/24 02:01 PM ET
Strike. **
IB4TECH • 04/15/24 01:26 PM ET
On TV it was closer, in my opinion, than those at the game were claiming.
BackInTheBurg • 04/15/24 10:36 AM ET
The announcers thought it was a no-brainer strike.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/15/24 10:32 AM ET
Breaking your wrists used to be the rule back in the day
sacramento hokie • 04/15/24 06:13 PM ET
Here's the exact wording from the NCAA rulebook ◄
VTChip • 04/15/24 02:03 PM ET
Yep live it looked like no swing; see reply to Will above
hokiepro • 04/15/24 05:02 PM ET
Reacted
Techdady • 04/15/24 02:41 PM ET
How many balls were smacked hard all series against BC by the Hokies?
laphroaig • 04/15/24 03:23 PM ET
If I'm ump at 1st down the foul line, my key was if I saw the top of the
laphroaig • 04/15/24 01:47 PM ET
The "aye" argument was bat crossed home plate (TT -enough to hit the ball).
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 10:37 AM ET
First base umpire was at second. **
IB4TECH • 04/15/24 01:27 PM ET
Appeal was waste of time. Call it, HP, and move on.**
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 01:31 PM ET
The plate ump ruled a ball. Appealed to 3rd base ump who most likely did
Guy LeDouche • 04/15/24 11:11 AM ET
^^^This**
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 12:04 PM ET
Think you’re spot on. The 3B ump doesn’t have a good view of a RH batter
HolidayInnHokie • 04/15/24 11:41 AM ET
Plate isn't required to ask for help - it's his call if he decides he
laphroaig • 04/15/24 12:20 PM ET
Yes, in that situation with the 1st base ump over at second, just make the
IB4TECH • 04/15/24 01:25 PM ET
I raised a huge ruckus one game because I wouldn't appeal. The humanity!
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 01:19 PM ET
Need to speak with that guy. I'll give him some body language to deal with**
laphroaig • 04/15/24 01:54 PM ET
He was an idiot sent by the rec depth. Like I was.**
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 04:25 PM ET
You are no idiot! **
laphroaig • 04/15/24 04:28 PM ET
I left that to fun interpretation of my post. :)**
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 05:47 PM ET
Zactly**
laphroaig • 04/15/24 01:44 PM ET
I know my rights. LOL**
TomTurkey • 04/15/24 01:48 PM ET
And I know you ARE right! :-)**
laphroaig • 04/15/24 01:51 PM ET
There was a runner at second at the time, no runner on first.
Will StewartAdmin • 04/15/24 10:49 AM ET
Yes, typically behind the right shoulder of the 2nd basewoman.**
BG Hokie • 04/15/24 03:46 PM ET
Between 1st and 2nd. More to 2nd base because there is definitely a base
laphroaig • 04/15/24 12:22 PM ET
I think he was. Look at the video feed for the 5th inning. On ball 4,
Guy LeDouche • 04/15/24 11:13 AM ET