Changing grip during match

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Abdiel Maldonado
Abdiel Maldonado Asked 11 years ago

Are you allowed to change your grip from shakehand to penhold during a match?

Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Abdiel,

Yes you can.  There are no regulations as to how you are allowed to hold your bat.  You can even hold it upside down if you want to.

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