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REFERENCES

Collisions vs Interference Reference - Jim Booth
Umpire's reference explaining the difference between collisions and interference

Interference Calls Reference - Jim Booth
Umpire's reference explaining interference and when to make an interference call

Obstruction Reference - Jim Booth
Umpire's reference explaining obstruction and when to make an obstruction call

RULES

Force Play Rule - Jim Booth
What is a force play and how does the third out affect scoring?

Infield Fly Rule - Jim Booth
Can runners advance on an infield fly?

Interference Rule - Jim Booth
What is considered interferece?

Legal Base Tag Rule - Jim Booth
What is considered a legal tag of the base by a fielder?

Runner Hit by Batted Ball Rule - Jim Booth
Is a runner out if he is hit by a batted ball?

Sliding Rule - Jim Booth
When must a runner slide to take a base?

Touching the Runner Rule - Jim Booth
Can teammates or coaches touch a base runner after a home run?

RULE MYTHS

Coach Touch Rule Myth - Jim Booth
Anytime a coach touches a runner, the runner is out.

Fly Ball Force Out Rule Myth - Jim Booth
It is a force out when a runner is called out for not tagging up on a fly ball.

High Five Rule Myth - Jim Booth
A runner is out if he slaps hands or high-fives other players after a homerun is hit over the fence.

Hit by Ball on Base Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The runner is always safe when hit by a batted ball while touching a base.

Missed Base Appeal Rule Myth - Jim Booth
An appeal on a runner who missed a base cannot be a force out.

Must Slide Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The runner must always slide when the play is close.

No Advance on Infield Fly Rule Myth - Jim Booth
Runners may not advance when an infield fly is called.

No Run on Third Out Rule Myth - Jim Booth
No run can score when a runner is called out for the third out for not tagging up.

No Steal on Foul-Tip Rule Myth - Jim Booth
A runner may not steal on a foul-tip.

Out of the Baseline Rule Myth - Jim Booth
A runner is out if he runs out of the baseline to avoid a fielder who is fielding a batted ball.

Out-of-Play Ball Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The runner gets the base he's going to, plus one on a ball thrown out-of-play.

Reverse Baserunning Rule Myth - Jim Booth
Runners may never run the bases in reverse order.

Right Turn Rule Myth - Jim Booth
The batter-runner must turn to his right after over-running first base.

The Tie Rule Myth - Jim Booth
Tie goes to the runner.

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