General Rules REFERENCESAward of Bases Reference - Jim Booth Umpire's reference regarding the proper award of bases after a ball enters dead territory The Appeal Reference - Jim Booth Umpire's reference explaning appeals RULESAll-Star Rule - Jim Booth What are the differences between regular season rules and the tournament rules? Appeals Rule - Jim Booth What is an appeal and what is the proper procedure for making an appeal? Bat Size Rule - Jim Booth What are the official dimensions and size of the bat? Field Dimensions Rule - Jim Booth What are the official dimensions and size of the playing field? First Baseman's Foot in Foul Ground Rule - Jim Booth Must the first baseman always have his feet in fair territory? Missed Tag or Base Rule - Jim Booth When do you signal if a fielder misses a tag or a runner misses the base? Protests Rule - Jim Booth How to you protest and what is protestable? Time Limits Rule - Jim Booth When does the game officially end? Umpire Interference Rule - Jim Booth When can an umpire be called for interference? RULE MYTHS2 Second Catch Rule Myth - Jim Booth If a fielder holds a fly ball for 2 seconds it's a catch. Appeal Rule Myth - Jim Booth The ball must always be returned to the pitcher before an appeal can be made. Dead Ball When Umpire is Hit Rule Myth - Jim Booth The ball is dead anytime an umpire is hit by the ball. Fair Feet, Fair Ball Rule Myth - Jim Booth If a player's feet are in fair territory when the ball is touched, it is a fair ball. Fielder Over the Fence Homerun Rule Myth - Jim Booth If a fielder catches a fly ball and then falls over the fence it is a homerun. Foot Tag Rule Myth - Jim Booth You must tag the base with your foot on a force out or appeal. Home Plate Umpire Rule Myth - Jim Booth The home plate umpire can overrule the other umps at anytime.
