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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

For the batter, to shorten his grip on the handle of a baseball bat by holding it nearer the barrel.  3, record 1, English, - choke

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

In doing so, he reduces the effective weight on the bat but having a better control, he often places the ball in the infield between the pitcher's mound and the home plate, so that it is possible for him to reach the first base before the pitcher or the catcher can grab the ball and throw it to the first base to put him out.  3, record 1, English, - choke

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Tenir le bâton plus près du point de frappe qu'à l'accoutumée pour pouvoir frapper la balle avec plus de précision.  2, record 1, French, - couper%20son%20b%C3%A2ton

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Ce faisant, le frappeur réduit sa puissance de frappe mais arrive habituellement à placer la balle au champ intérieur, souvent entre le monticule et le marbre, ce qui lui permet de rejoindre le premier but avant que le frappeur ou le receveur ne parvienne à capter la balle pour la lancer au premier but en vue du retrait.  3, record 1, French, - couper%20son%20b%C3%A2ton

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish