Ball On Foul Line

Obstruction And Interference

Please answer each question below. You may use your rule book and or any other references you may have to assist you.


  1. R1, No Outs. The batter lays down a bunt directly in front of home plate. He drops his bat which rolls and hits the ball. The umpire shall
    1. Here shall be the explanation of question 1.

  2. R1, No Outs. The batter lays down a bunt. Having only partially connected with the ball, his bunt hits the ground and rolls backwards and touches the batter's bat which lies in front of home plate. The umpire shall
    1. Here shall be the explanation of question 2.