Baseball Instruction/On Deck Interferance

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Expert: - 4/30/2009


Question
What is the obligation for the on-deck batter or the base coach for when a pop up is bit in their vicinity? We had a catcher hold up from retrieving a pop-up since the on deck batter never moved and the ball was landed 5 from him. I have also seen base coaches not move as well. Thank you.

Answer
Ken,  

Rule 7.11 covers this problem.

"The players, coaches, or any member of an offensive team shall vacate any space (including both dugouts) needed by a fielder who is attempting to field a batter or thrown ball.

PENALTY: Interference shall be called and the batter or runner on whom the play is being made shall be declared out."

I hope this has helped.  Should you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

-Martin Hoover

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Questions regarding the Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball and Softball. Questions regarding the history and organization of Little League Baseball at local, state, regional, and international levels. Advise regarding certain operational procedures and recommendations to Local League representatives.

Experience

Volunteer Little League Umpire since 2000; 2003 Little League, Junior League, Senior League and Big League Softball European Regional Umpire; 2005 Little League Softball Western Regional Umpire; Member- Hesperia National(Hesperia, CA) Little League Board of Directors(2003-2004); President- Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors(2005-Present); 2007 Junior Softball Western Regional Umpire

Organizations
Little League Baseball, Inc is the main operational center. I fall under Little League Western Region, and California District 49. I currently serve as President of the Hesperia National Little League Board of Directors.

Education/Credentials
Western Regional Junior Umpire School(2000)(Named Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Region Area); Instructor - Little League Baseball Western Regional Outreach Clinics

Awards and Honors
Outstanding Junior Umpire of the Western Regional Area(2000)

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