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Five Minute Rule / Stalling: Umpire has a right to end a
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conference early if the umpire determines a team is trying to
stall a game. This call will not be questioned or appealed by a
coach. Also, any stoppage of play within the last 5 minutes of a
timed game will result in the game clock being suspended until
play resumes.
3-8: Leap, Crowhop or Replant: A “Leap” is defined as an act
by the pitcher which causes the pitcher to be airborne on the
initial move and move from the pitcher’s plate. “Pushing
off and dragging the pivot foot in contact with the ground is
required. If a hole has been created, the pivot foot may drag no
higher than the level plane of the ground.” A “Crow Hop” is
defined as the act of a pitcher who steps, hops, or drags off the
front of the pitcher’s plate, replants the pivot foot, establishing
a second starting point, pushes off from the newly established
point and completes the delivery.
3-9: Dead Ball: When the ball is not in play. Umpire will declare,
“Dead ball”.
3-10: Fake Tag: An act by a defensive player that simulates an
attempt to tag a runner. Faking a tag is always considered
obstruction.
3-11: Foul Tip: A foul tip is a batted ball that goes sharply and
directly from the bat to the catcher’s mitt or hand and is legally
caught by the catcher. It is a strike and remains a live ball.
3-12: Obstruction (Defense): Obstruction is the act of the defensive
team member that hinders or impedes a batter’s attempt to make
contact with a pitched ball or that impedes the progress of a
runner or batter runner who is legally running bases, unless the
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