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. Good Luck.

  1. R1, Count 0-2. The batter swings and misses a pitch in the dirt which subsequently bounces off the catcher's chest protector, before settling on home plate. The batter, due to his momentum is stradelling the plate and remains standing over the ball.
  2. R1, R2, One out. Batter hits a ground ball to the short stop. R2 starts to run to third before temporarily pausing in front of the short stop, allowing the ball to go through his legs, before continuing to run to third base. The umpire shall: