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NCAA 2-73 Squeeze Play

Squeeze Play SECTION 73. A play whereby a team, with a runner on third base, attempts to score that runner by means of a bunt.

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NCAA 2-72 Set Position

Set Position SECTION 72. One of the two legal pitching positions, usually used with runners on base (see 9-1-b).

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NCAA 2-71 Safe

Safe SECTION 71. A declaration by the umpire that a runner who is trying for a base is entitled to that base by virtue of reaching it before being tagged or forced out.

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NCAA 2-70 Runner

Runner SECTION 70. An offensive player who is advancing to, returning to or touching a base.

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NCAA 2-69 Run Down

Run Down SECTION 69. The act of the defense in an attempt to put out a runner between bases.

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NCAA 2-68 Quick Pitch

Quick Pitch SECTION 68. An illegal pitch made with the obvious intent to catch the batter off balance (see 9-2-a).

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NCAA 2-67 Play

Play SECTION 67. The order given by the umpire to begin the game or resume play.

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NCAA 2-66 Pitcher’s Pivot Foot

Pitcher’s Pivot Foot SECTION 66. The foot in contact with the pitching rubber when the pitcher is in the act of delivering the ball.

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Rule 4 – Section 1 – STARTING A GAME

4-1-1   The home coach shall decide whether the grounds and other conditions are suitable for starting the game. After the game starts, the umpires are sole judges as to whether conditions are fit for play and as to whether or not conditions are suitable for starting the second game of a scheduled double-header (two games between…

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Rule 3 – Section 4 – CHARGED CONFERENCES

3-4-1   Each team, when on defense, may be granted not more than three charged conferences during a seven-inning game, without penalty, to permit coaches or their non-playing representatives to confer with a defensive player or players. In an extra inning game, each team shall be permitted one charged conference each inning while on defense without penalty….

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