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Outfielder’s Throw is Deflected into Dead Ball Territory
Topics: Base Awards, Dead Ball Area, Deflected Ball, Placing Runners, Runners, Uncategorized
Whenever a thrown, pitched, or batted ball is deflected into dead ball territory, umpires must be able to make the proper base award and coaches should be able to determine if the base award was proper. This can impact the outcome of a game. Thrown Ball Deflected into Dead Ball Territory Take what occurred when…
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Base Award Chart – Balls Deflected Out of Play
Topics: Base Awards, Batter's Box, Placing Runners, Uncategorized
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Deflected Balls Go Into Dead Ball Territory
Topics: Batted Ball, Dead Ball Area, Foul Territory, Placing Runners, Placing Runners, Uncategorized
Deflected Balls That Go into Dead Ball Territory: Part I This is the first of a three-part series involving rules that relate to pitched, thrown and batted balls that are deflected into dead ball territory or remain in play. In this edition, I’ll cover deflections that go into dead ball territory on throws from the…
