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Passing a Runner in Front in Little League

Swinging Strike Three on a Hit By Pitch

Stepping on Home Before Running to First

Gary from Arizona asks:

A batter gets a base hit and he inadvertently stepped on home plate on his way to first. Is this legal?

There is nothing illegal about this action and... Read More

Ball Hitting the Pitcher's Rubber and Going Foul

Tom Cox from Toms River, NJ asks:

A ball is hit, hits the pitchers rubber, and goes foul without going past 1st or 3rd base, or anyone touching it. Is the ball fair or foul?
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Can a Runner Always Tag Up?

Dave Nielsen from Denver, CO asks:

If a long foul ball is caught by an outfielder, can base runners still tag up and advance? If so, a fielder might choose to intentionally not catch the ... Read More

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