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Hidden Ball Trick by Rich Marazzi
Topics: Runners, Uncategorized
The Hidden Ball Trick in baseball has been around as long as peanuts, popcorn and Cracker Jack. Many runners have been caught napping over the years by clever thinking infielders who have used a variety of tactics to execute the ancient ruse. Former shortstop Gene “Stick” Michael was one of the great hidden ball tricksters…
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Fall Classic Runner’s Lane Violation
Topics: Batter Runner, Runner Interference, Runners
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Can a Fielder Block a Base?
Topics: Base, Definitions, Obstruction, Runners
Beginning 2024, pro rules (OBR, MLB) will no longer allow a fielder who is not in possession of the ball to block a base (1B, 2B, 3B) or impede a runner. It will be enforced similar to the Home Plate Collision Rule. New Rule Explained Here: https://baseballrulesacademy.com/obstruction-enforcement-at-all-bases-in-2024/ In the July 24 Blue Jays-Mariners game…
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How To Legally Confuse the Defense
Topics: Official Baseball Rules, Rule of the Week, Runners, Video - Runner
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Franco Misses Home, Called Safe Anyway
Topics: Dugout, Rule of the Week, Runners, Umpire Manual Rules, Video - Runner
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