Baseball Field Guide: an In-Depth Illustrated Guide to the Complete Rules of Baseball

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Cover; Title page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Introduction; 1. Basic Rules of Baseball; 2. Teams and Leagues; 3. Before the Game Starts; 4. Equipment; 5. Field Specifications; 6. Pitching; 7. Batting; 8. Running; 9. Fielding; 10. Interference, Obstruction, and Collisions; 11. Umpires; 12. The Manager and Coaches; 13. Misbehavior; 14. Spectators; 15. Suspended and Terminated Games; 16. The Official Scorer; Glossary; Index; The Authors; Photo Credits; Back Cover.;Now in its third edition-a clear guide to the complete rules of baseball!Admit it: Even if you're a diehard fan of our national pastime, sometimes an umpire's call can be a little baffling. And for newer fans, Major League Baseball's nuanced rules-developed and revised over decades-can be downright perplexing. Now updated throughout with the latest changes, such as the "Buster Posey rule" on collisions at home plate, the Baseball Field Guide explains every rule in plain English: -Rules that apply before, during, and after the game -Equipment specifications and field requirements -Duties of the coaches, managers, and umpires -Rules for spectators (yes, they have rules, too!) -The clearest explanation anywhere of the infamous Infield Fly Rule, and much more!Designed for quick and intuitive searches, this entertaining reference will help you understand every aspect of the game and add to your enjoyment of the sport. Cover Title page Copyright Table of Contents Introduction 1. Basic Rules of Baseball 2. Teams and Leagues 3. Before the Game Starts 4. Equipment 5. Field Specifications 6. Pitching 7. Batting 8. Running 9. Fielding 10. Interference, Obstruction, and Collisions 11. Umpires 12. The Manager and Coaches 13. Misbehavior 14. Spectators 15. Suspended and Terminated Games 16. The Official Scorer Glossary Index The Authors Photo Credits Back Cover.