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Here are some great videos on rules...

These videos may help you to understand certain game situations that typically occur. The files are in .wmv format. Mac users can use a free plug-in from Microsoft that allows these files to play in QuickTime. The plug-in is available here.

• (a)(3)A:  Obstruction When The Play Is Not Being Made On The Runner

          Baseball Rule 2.00 (Obstruction); Rule 7.06(b)

• ​Video B:  Obstruction When The Play Is Being Made On The Runner

          Baseball Rule 2.00 (Obstruction); Rule 7.06(a)

• Video C:  Interference - Plate Umpire

          Baseball Rule 2.00(c) (Interference); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09(g)

• Video D:  Interference - Base Umpire

          Baseball Rule 2.00(c) (Interference); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09(e); Rule 6.08(d)

• ​Video E:  Offensive Interference

​          Baseball Rule 2.00(a) (Interference); Rule 3.15; Rule 5.09(e); Rule 6.05(h); Rule 6.08(d); Rule 7.08(f); Rule 7.09(m)

• Video F:  Infield Fly Rule

​          Baseball and Softball Rule 2.00 (Infield Fly); Rule 6.50(d)

• Video G:  Called Strike on a Hit Batter

​          Baseball Rule 2.00(e) (Strike); Rule 2.00(f) (Strike); Rule 6.05(e); Rule 6.08(b)

• Video H:  Foul Tip

​          Baseball Rule 2.00 (Foul Tip); Rule 2.00(f) (Strike)

• Video I:  Illegally Batted Ball

​          Baseball Rule 2.00 (Illegally Batted Ball); Rule 5.09(d); Rule 6.03; Rule 6.06(a)

• Video J:  The "Must Slide Or Attempt To Get Around" Rule

​          Baseball Rule 7.08(a)(3)

• Video K:  Overrunning First Base

​          Baseball Rule 7.08(c) Exception; Rule 7.08(j); Rule 7.10(c)