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NCAA 2-22 Disqualified Player

Disqualified Player SECTION 22. A player who no longer is eligible to participate in the game but who has not been ejected (e.g., a player who leaves the lineup because of injury or substitution).

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NCAA 2-21 Designated Hitter

Designated Hitter SECTION 21. A player who may be designated to bat for the pitcher only (see 7-2).

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NCAA 2-20 Defense

Defense SECTION 20. The team or any player of the team not at bat and in the field.

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NCAA 2-19 Dead Ball

Dead Ball SECTION 19. A ball not in play because play legally has been suspended temporarily.

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NCAA 2-18 Catcher’s Box

Catcher’s Box SECTION 18. The area within which the catcher shall stand with both feet until the pitcher releases the ball (see 1-3-b).

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NCAA 2-17 Catcher

Catcher SECTION 17. The fielder who takes a position behind home plate.

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NCAA 2-16 Catch

Catch SECTION 16. The act of a fielder in getting secure possession in the hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it, providing the fielder does not use the cap, protector, pocket or any other part of the uniform in getting possession. In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder…

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NCAA 2-15 Called Game

Called Game SECTION 15. One in which, for any reason, the umpire-in-chief terminates play.

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NCAA 2-14 Bunt

Bunt SECTION 14. A legally batted ball, not swung at but intentionally met with the bat and tapped within the infield (see 7-9).

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NCAA 2-13 Bullpen

Bullpen SECTION 13. The area in foul or dead-ball territory, generally between the dugout and outfield fence, where substitute pitchers, catchers and other players warm up. It must contain two regulation pitching rubbers and home plates and should have seating for four to six players. Facilities should be comparable for both home and visiting teams….

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