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Baseball Rules and Situations, Explained

The rules and situations that trip up players and parents the most, each explained in plain English with a simple diagram.

The Infield Fly Rule

When it is called, why it exists, and what happens to the batter and the runners.

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Tagging Up

How runners advance on a caught fly ball, when they can leave, and why timing matters.

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Bunt Defense

Who covers, who fields, and where the throw goes when the offense drops a bunt.

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New to the game? Start with the baseball positions guide, or test your game sense with the Baseball IQ Test.

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