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NCAA 2-52 Last Time By

Last Time By SECTION 52. If the runner retouches a base or bases in advancing to the awarded base, or in returning to the original base occupied at the time of the pitch, his failure to touch a base in returning is corrected under the theory that touching the base the last time by corrects…

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NCAA 2-51 Interference

Interference SECTION 51. The act of an offensive player, umpire or nongame person who interferes with; physically or verbally hinders; confuses; or impedes any fielder attempting to make a play. See specific rule sections for action to be taken: batter (6-2-d, 6-3-b, 7-11-f, k, l and n, 8-2-e, 8-5-l and p); batter-runner (7-11-l, m, o,…

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NCAA 2-50 Inning

Inning SECTION 50. That portion of a game within which the teams alternate on offense and defense and in which there are three putouts for each team. Each team’s time at bat is a half-inning.

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NCAA 2-49 Infielders

Infielder SECTION 49. Fielders (usually four) who occupy positions between the pitcher’s mound and the three outfielders (usually between or somewhat behind the bases).

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NCAA 2-48 Infield Fly

Infield Fly SECTION 48. A fair fly ball (not including a line drive or an attempted bunt) that can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second or first, second and third bases are occupied before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who is positioned in the infield…

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NCAA 2-47 Infield Area

Infield Area SECTION 47. That portion of the field included in an arc between the left- and right-field foul lines approximately 160 feet from home plate.

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NCAA 2-46 Infield

Infield SECTION 46. That area within the 90-foot square bounded by home plate, first, second and third bases.

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NCAA 2-45 In Flight

In Flight SECTION 45. Any batted, thrown or pitched ball that has not touched the ground or some object other than a player.

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NCAA 2-44 Illegally Batted Ball

Illegally Batted Ball SECTION 44. A ball hit by the batter with one or both feet on the ground and entirely outside the batter’s box, or a ball hit with an illegal bat (see 1-12 and 7-10).

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NCAA 2-43 Illegal Pitch

Illegal Pitch SECTION 43. A pitch delivered to the batter without the pitcher’s pivot foot in contact with the pitcher’s rubber or the pitcher making a quick return pitch. With no runner(s) on base, it is a ball; with a runner(s) on base, it is a balk (see 9-1-d; 9-2-a; and 9-3-i).

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