Baseball Points of Emphasis

Points of Emphasis Batter hit by pitch	§ Prohibited by rule from moving into the pitch. § Sticking out elbows and knees. § Rule requires batter to attempt to avoid the pitch. § Sometimes batters freeze or lose the pitch. § If the batter intentionally contacts the pitch, • Ball or strike is added to the count, depending upon the pitch. • Batter continues the at-bat, unless the pitch was ruled strike three.
Points of Emphasis Team Personnel	Coaches are not allowed outside the dugout – If live ball loose player equipment – Penalize according to Rule 1-3-7)