Definitions

Fair BallKey points

1.A bounding ball must be over fair ground when passing 1st or 3rd base

2.A ball in flight past the base must first hit in fair ground

3.A ball that does not pass 1st or 3rd base must settle or be touched by a player, umpire or their equipment in fair territory

Fair BallCommon mistakes

1.All of the line is in fair ground2.All bases are in fair ground3.The position of the player has no bearing on fair

or foul * where is the ball when it is touched

CatchKey Points

1. Securing the ball in the hand or glove.2. Catch must be completed i.e. voluntary release3. The ball may be in control of a fielder while

touching the ground but the ground can’t aid in control

CatchKey Points

1. Securing the ball in the hand or glove.2. Catch must be completed i.e. voluntary release3. The ball may be in control of a fielder while

touching the ground but the ground can’t aid in control

Common mistakes1. Ball not controlled in the hand or glove2. A movement unrelated to the catch

causing the ball to come free3. Catching and carrying into dead ball

territory

Charged conference Not a charged conference

Conferences

1. If time is granted for the purpose of a coach conferring with a player(s)2. 3 defensive conferences per 7 inning game. 1 per extra inning, no carry over.3. 1 offensive conference per inning

1. Players conferring without a coach2. If pitcher is replaced3. If to check on an injured/ill player4. If the opposing team requested time

for the conference* must conclude when

opponents conferences concludes

InterferenceKey Points

1. Offensive violation: hindering, impeding, obstructing or confusing the defense.

2. Intentional, unintentional, physical or verbal3. Creating malicious contact with any fielder, in or

out of the baseline with or without the ball4. Coach physically assisting a runner

ObstructionKey Points1. Defensive violation: hindering or changing the pattern of play of the batter or runner2. 2. intentional, unintentional, verbal, physical 3. Fake tags4. Blocking a base without the ball

PitchKey points

1. A live ball delivered to the batter

2. Pitch ends when 1 of the following criteria is met.

A. secured by the catcher

A. Secured by the catcherB. Comes to rest

A. Secured by the catcherB. Comes to rest C. Goes out of play

A. Secured by the catcherB. Comes to rest C. Goes out of playD. Becomes deadE. Batter hits the ball (other than a foul tip)

OutsWhat type of outs can we get?

Is it important to know what type of out ?

Outs1. Force out

Outs1. Force out2. Tag Out

Outs1. Force out2. Tag out3. Strike out

OutsImportant to know what type of out we have in order to administer appeals and timing plays.

SlidesKey points

1. Never required to slide2. Must slide legally

SlidesKey points

Illegal slide techniques1. Rolling, popup, crossbody

SlidesKey points

Illegal slide techniques1. Rolling, popup, crossbody2. Leg higher than defenders knee

SlidesKey points

Illegal slide techniques1. Rolling, popup, crossbody2. Leg higher than defenders knee3. Contact initiated beyond the base

SlidesKey points

Illegal slide techniques1. Rolling, popup, crossbody2. Leg higher than defenders knee3. Contact initiated beyond the base4. Force play: sliding out of baseline

SlidesKey points

Illegal slide techniques1. Rolling, popup, crossbody2. Leg higher than defenders knee3. Contact initiated beyond the base4. Force play: sliding out of baseline5. Slashing, kicking or attempting to injure

Strike Zone

Strike Zone

Definition:The area over the plate the top of which is the midpoint between the shoulders and the waistline when the batter is in a natural stance. The bottom is the knees

Strike Zone

Tangent strike: any portion of the ball touching any portion of the plate and zone.

SUBSTITUTE - DEFINITION

Player who is eligible to replace another player already in lineup.

SUBSTITUTE - DEFINITIONRe-Entry Eligibility

All starters including DH may leave and re-enter once. Must go back in at same batting position.Withdrawn substitute may not re-enter

SUBSTITUTE - DEFINITION

Player who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be removed from the game and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health-care personnel.

Re-entry rules apply.