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Rule of the Week – Catcher Interference Won’t Always Stop the Show

Topics: Batter, Blog, Catcher Interference, Runners, Umpire

How should an umpire respond to catcher interference? Watch the video!   This week we’re discussing catcher interference. Catcher interference is when a batter swings and touches the catcher’s glove. The umpire points and calls out, “that’s catcher interference” – but the ball remains alive and the play develops! If the batter gets a base…

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Time Plays 2016 – Summary

Topics: Coach, Runners, Time Play

There are several factors that interfere with the successful execution of a “Time Play.”

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