All Rules

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Force Play

A force play occurs when a runner is legally required to advance to the next base because the batter has put the ball in play and become a runner...

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Obstruction

Obstruction occurs when a fielder, without possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding it, impedes the progress of a runner...

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Offensive Interference

Offensive interference is an act committed by a batter, batter-runner, runner, coach, or other offensive team member that illegally hinders a fielder’s opportunity to make a play...

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Runner Interference (OBR)

Runner interference gets its own explanation because it can occur in a variety of ways...

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Infield Fly Rule

The infield fly rule prevents the defense from intentionally dropping an easy pop-up to turn a cheap double play...

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