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The fielder must demonstrate complete control, and show voluntary release of the ball.

The runner is not permitted to return to first base to re-touch once “time” is granted; or the runner has touched the next base.

The lines marking the three foot lane are part of the lane and the batter-runner is required to have both feet within the three foot lane or on the lines marking the lane.

There are several situations where batting out of order may occur, resulting in different rulings.

An infield fly is no different than any other fly ball in regard to the runners. The difference is they are never forced to advance because the batter is out whether the ball is caught, or not.

An appeal is an act of a fielder in claiming a violation of the rules by the offensive team. An appeal may be made anytime the ball is alive.

As long as the pitcher is in contact with the pitcher’s plate and delivers the ball directly toward the batter, it is considered a pitch.

There is no “must slide rule.” The rule is, “slide, or attempt to get around.”

If the ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a strike, whether or not the batter tries to avoid the ball.

A pitch is a ball delivered to the batter by the pitcher. It doesn’t matter how the pitch reaches the batter. The batter may hit any pitch that is thrown.