Definitions

Fair Ball Key points 1.A bounding ball must be over fair ground when passing 1 st or 3 rd base 2.A ball in flight past the base must first hit in fair ground 3.A ball that does not pass 1 st or 3 rd base must settle or be touched by a player, umpire or their equipment in fair territory

Fair Ball Common mistakes 1.All of the line is in fair ground 2.All bases are in fair ground 3.The position of the player has no bearing on fair or foul * where is the ball when it is touched

Catch Key Points 1.Securing the ball in the hand or glove. 2.Catch must be completed i.e. voluntary release 3.The ball may be in control of a fielder while touching the ground but the ground can’t aid in control

Catch Key Points 1.Securing the ball in the hand or glove. 2.Catch must be completed i.e. voluntary release 3.The ball may be in control of a fielder while touching the ground but the ground can’t aid in control Common mistakes 1.Ball not controlled in the hand or glove 2.A movement unrelated to the catch causing the ball to come free 3.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 offensive conference per inning 1.Players conferring without a coach 2.If pitcher is replaced 3.If to check on an injured/ill player 4.If the opposing team requested time for the conference * must conclude when opponents conferences concludes

Interference Key Points 1.Offensive violation: hindering, impeding, obstructing or confusing the defense. 2.Intentional, unintentional, physical or verbal 3.Creating malicious contact with any fielder, in or out of the baseline with or without the ball 4.Coach physically assisting a runner

Obstruction Key Points 1.Defensive violation: hindering or changing the pattern of play of the batter or runner2. 2. intentional, unintentional, verbal, physical 3. Fake tags 4. Blocking a base without the ball

Pitch Key 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 catcher B. Comes to rest

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

A. Secured by the catcher B. Comes to rest C. Goes out of play D. Becomes dead E. Batter hits the ball (other than a foul tip)

Outs What type of outs can we get? Is it important to know what type of out ?

Outs 1.Force out

Outs 1.Force out 2.Tag Out

Outs 1.Force out 2.Tag out 3.Strike out

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

Slides Key points 1.Never required to slide 2.Must slide legally

Slides Key points Illegal slide techniques 1.Rolling, popup, crossbody

Slides Key points Illegal slide techniques 1.Rolling, popup, crossbody 2.Leg higher than defenders knee

Slides Key points Illegal slide techniques 1.Rolling, popup, crossbody 2.Leg higher than defenders knee 3.Contact initiated beyond the base

Slides Key points Illegal slide techniques 1.Rolling, popup, crossbody 2.Leg higher than defenders knee 3.Contact initiated beyond the base 4.Force play: sliding out of baseline

Slides Key points Illegal slide techniques 1.Rolling, popup, crossbody 2.Leg higher than defenders knee 3.Contact initiated beyond the base 4.Force play: sliding out of baseline 5.Slashing, kicking or attempting to injure

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 - DEFINITION Re-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.