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Checked Swing

checked swing

What Is The Definition Of Checked Swing In Baseball?What Is A Checked Swing In Baseball? Definition & Meaning On SportsLingo

1. A checked swing occurs in baseball when the batter starts to swing, but pulls back after deciding not to attempt a swing. Umpires must carefully monitor for these swings to determine whether the batter pulls back in time. If the swing is not considered a checked swing, it is counted as a strike.

Examples Of How Checked Swing Is Used In Commentary

1. Verlander almost gets the batter to bite on his curveball in the dirt, but he’s able to hold back his checked swing.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Baseball
2. Softball