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REFERENCES

Batter Interference Reference - Jim Booth
Umpire's reference covering when the batter may be called for interference

RULES

Batting out of Order Rule - Carl Childress
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Check Swing Rule - Jim Booth
What defines a Check Swing? - Rule 2.00 Strike

Fair or Foul Ball Rule - Jim Booth
How do you determine a fair ball from a foul ball? - Rule 2.00

Over-Running First Base Rule - Jim Booth
What happens when a batter-runner overruns first base on a walk or hit?

Pitch Hits the Bat with No Swing Rule - Jim Booth
What happens if a batter hits a pitch without swinging?

Switch Hitter Changing Boxes Rule - Jim Booth
When is a batter allowed to switch boxes?

Throwing the Bat Rule - Jim Booth
What happens if a batter throws the bat during or after a swing?

RULE MYTHS

Batter Box Interference Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter cannot be called out for interference if he is in the batter's box.

Breaking Wrists Rule Myth - Jim Booth
If the batter breaks his wrists when swinging, it's a strike.

Bunting Strike Rule Myth - Jim Booth
If the batter does not pull the bat out of the strike zone while bunting, it's an automatic strike.

Dropped Third Strike Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter is out if he starts for the dugout before going to first after a dropped third strike.

Foot Touches Plate Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter is out if his foot touches the plate.

Foul-Tip Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The ball is dead on a foul-tip.

Hands Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The hands are considered part of the bat.

Hit Plate Rule Myth - Jim Booth
If a batted ball hits the plate first it's a foul ball.

Out of Order Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter who batted out of order is the person declared out.

Overrun First Base Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter may not overrun first base when he gets a base-on-balls.

Running Lane Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter-runner is always out if he runs outside the running lane after a bunted ball.

Second Bat Hit Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter is out if a bunted ball hits the ground and bounces back up and hits the bat.

Switch Box Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter may not switch batter's boxes after two strikes.

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