In the scenario where a batter's practice swing contacts the catcher's glove while the pitcher has not started any motion, what should occur?

• A. Time should be declared and all players should reset.
• B. Time should be declared only.
• C. The batter is declared out.
• D. No action.

Answer: (A)

When the batter’s practice swing hits the catcher’s glove before the pitcher has begun any motion, the play is not live and the setup is disrupted. The proper response is to stop play, declare time, and reset everyone to their previous positions. This keeps things fair and safe, since no ball has been delivered and nothing has happened in play yet. The at-bat remains in the same state as before that swing, with no ball put into play and no strike or out recorded.