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3-3: Base Path: The traditional path traveled by a runner who is
attempting to advance to the next base. It is defined by a di
rect line between two bases and three feet on either side of that
line, unless a fielder has the ball in her possession and she is
within three feet of the runner and prepared to apply a tag. A base
runner who attempts to avoid a tag by running more than three
feet to either side of a fielder with the ball in her possession
shall be declared out. NOTE: A runner establishes her own base
path when she is not being played upon.
3-4: Base Runner: The batterrunner is a player who has
finished their time at bat and has left the batter’s box (both feet
touching completely outside the box) but has not yet been put
out or reached first base.
3-5: Bunt, Attempted Bunt or Drag Bunt: A bunt is a legally
batted ball not swung at but intentionally tapped with the bat.
Attempted Bunt: Any non-swinging movement of the bat
intended to tap the ball into play. Holding the bat in the strike
zone is considered a bunt attempt. In order to take a pitch, the
bat must be withdrawn – pulled backward and away from the
ball. Drag Bunt: A drag bunt is attempting to bunt the ball by
running forward in the batter’s box, carrying the bat with her.
The movement of the bat is in conjunction with the batter’s
forward movement
3-6: Conference: Anytime a head coach gets permission to
suspend play to talk to the players. Only 1 offensive or
defensive conference allowed per half inning without
penalty. On the second defensive conference, the pitcher must be
replaced. Replaced pitcher cannot return to pitch in the same
inning that she was replaced. The new pitcher must pitch to at
least one batter.
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