|
7.13 In order to “freeze” runners or prevent lead-offs the battery must be set. This means the pitcher on the rubber with the ball and the catcher in his box ready to receive the pitch. Ready to receive means mask is on and he is in a down or squat position or standing behind the plate. When the pitcher and catcher are set according to rule there shall be no lead-offs and runners must return to base unless already in the process of advancing. The pitcher on the rubber with the ball alone does nothing to stop runners or lead-offs.
|