Tillsonburg

THIS RULE DOES NOT APPLY TO ROOKIE BALL IN LDBA PLAY. 1. Once the batter enters the batter's box, he must keep one foot inside the box unless: a. he swings at a pitch b. he is forced out of the box by a pitch c. the pitcher with the ball leaves the dirt portion of the mound or positions himself on the mound farther than five feet from the rubber d. the catcher leaves his box to give defensive signals or adjust his equipment e. anyone is granted time f. he attempts a drag bunt g. the catcher does not catch the pitch h. the catcher or pitcher feints or attempts a play anywhere PENALTY: The umpire shall call a strike, and the ball remains alive. (The defense could attempt a pick-off play, for example.) 2. After leaving the box legally, the rule places no constraints on the batter.