Whowefoolin:
From the OBR:
6.06 A batter is out for illegal action when-
(c)He interferes with the catchers fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batters box or making any other movement that binders the catchers play at home base.
From the JEA:
Professional Interpretation: ...The batter is obligated to avoid making any movement which obstructs, impedes, or hinders the catchers play in any way.
And:
A batter shall not be charged with interference for standing still and consequently complicating the catchers play at any base. If he is within the confines of the batters box, he must make some other movement that is deemed a hindrance to the catchers play before interference is ruled.
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