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Originally Posted by Kleff
Hey,
Little help on a rules clarification.
Rule 4.03 states all players accept the catcher must be in fair territory at the start of the play!
Rule 4.03(a) states if the catcher leaves the catchers box prior to the ball leaving the pitchers hand the penalty is a balk.
What is the penalty for rule 4.03? Isthe penalty the same as rule 4.03(a)
Thanks
Kleff
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Rule 4.03 states: "When the ball is put in play at the start of, or during a game, all fielders other than the catcher shall be on fair territory." As an umpire you don't put the ball into play until all players except the catcher are on fair territory. There is no penalty, you just don't put the ball into play. If the players refuse, then there are penalties for delaying the game.