Definitions
Appeal Play - A play upon which an umpire cannot make a decision until requested by a player. The appeal must be made before the next ball is delivered to the batter.
Base Path - An imaginary line three feet to either side or direct line between the bases.
Batter's Box - An area to which the batter is restricted while in position with the intention of helping his/her team to obtain runs.
Batter/Baserunner - A player who has finished his/her turn at bat, but has not yet been put out or touched first base.
Bunt - An ILLEGALLY tapped ball not swung at, but intentionally met with the bat and tapped slowly within the infield.
Catcher's Box - An area which the catcher must stand while and until the pitcher delivers a pitched ball.
Dead Ball - Ball is not in play and is not considered in play again until the pitcher is within 8 feet of the pitcher's mound and the umpires has called "Play Ball".
Fair Ball - Any batted ball which settles on fair territory between home and first base or home and third base; or that is on or over fair territory including any part of first and third base when traveling to the outfield; or that touches any of the bases; or if it touches any person (player or umpire); or that passes out of the playing field beyond the outfield fence.
Foul Tip - A foul ball which goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batter's head, to the catcher's hand and is legally caught.
Illegally Caught Ball - Occurs when a fielder catches a batted or thrown ball with his/her cap, glove, or any part of his/her uniform while it is detached from his/her proper place.
In Jeopardy - A term indicating that a ball is in play and an offensive player may be put out.
Infield Fly Rule - A fair, hit ball, other than a line drive, that is caught or in the opinion of the umpire could be easily handled by an infielder. Players must be on first and second base (or bases loaded) with less than 2 outs.
Interference - The act of a defensive player which hinders or prevents a batter from striking or hitting a pitched ball, or the act of an offensive player, which impedes, hinders, or confuses a defensive player while attempting to execute a play.
Obstruction - The act of a fielder, while not in possession of the ball or in the act of fielding a batted ball, which impedes the progress of a base runner who is legally running bases.
Out of Play - A ball that has gone past the out of play boundary lines.
Pivot Foot - The foot which the pitcher must keep in contact with the pitcher's plate until the ball is delivered.
Play Ball - The term used by the umpire to indicate that play shall begin or resume.
Sacrifice Fly - A fair fly ball which enables any runner to advance or enables a runner to score, but which results in the batter/runner to be out.
Turn at Bat - Begins when a player first enters the batter's box and continues until he is out or becomes a baserunner.
Time - Term used by the umpire to order the suspension of play.
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Softball Rules
Non-FictionSoftball is a same-team pitched softball league held on weekends in the Spring. IM Softball summer leagues are held Mondays and Wednesdays (early evenings). Games are played with a sixteen inch softball at Dedeaux Field and other fields on or nea...
