Little League Rules Quiz # 4
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In a Major Level game, the manager uses John as a special pinch runner in the 1st and 2nd inning. John then enters the game, plays the 3rd and 4th innings, and returns to the bench. In the 6th inning, with a slow runner on 3rd, the manager wants to use John as a special pinch runner again. Do you allow this?
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In a Junior baseball game, a pitcher who is on the rubber leans in to take the sign, and then steps back off the rubber with his pivot foot without bringing his hands together. The offensive manager wants a balk to be called for this, since the pitcher did not come to a set position. Is this a balk?
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A softball pitcher is standing on the rubber with the ball in her hand, waiting for the catcher to give the sign. The ball slips from her hand before she starts her delivery. What is your ruling?
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During your pre-game equipment inspection, you notice that the catcher's helmet does not have the NOCSAE stamp on it. Do you allow this helmet to be used in the game?
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A batter, who is standing near the front of the batter's box, kicks up his leg and hits the ball with his foot still in the air. Then, after contact is made, his foot comes down completely outside the batter's box. Is he out for hitting a ball while outside the batter's box?
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