“Guizhou Baseball Rules” Does the ball have to hit the ground before running bases? Baseball Position 1

⚾️✨ Baseball Rules Explained | Must the ball land before running? ✨️

Hey baseball beginners & fans! When playing or watching games in Guizhou, do the rules seem confusing? Especially that classic question ⬇️

“Does the baseball have to hit the ground before the batter can run the bases?” Here’s a full explanation! Tips + terms + special scenarios, quick guide!

➊ ⚾️ Core question: Must the ball land before running bases?

NO! That’s a big misunderstanding!

The timing to start running bases is unrelated to whether the ball has landed! The key is:

✅ Once the batter hits the ball (whether it lands or not), they must immediately start running to first base!

✅ Exception: When a fly ball is caught (Fly Ball Caught)

➡️ If the fly ball is caught directly by the defense in the air (Catch), the batter is out and cannot run bases (must return to the dugout).

➡️ If the ball is not caught (lands or defensive error), the batter must run the bases!

In short:

“Swing & Run!” Run immediately after hitting! Unless the ball is caught directly!

“Hit the ball? RUN! Caught in air? OUT!” ‍♂️✋

➋ Must-know professional terms (Chinese-English) ✨

Master these words and become a baseball expert instantly!

Hit (Hit / Base Hit)

➡️ When the batter hits the ball and safely reaches a base. Common types ⬇️

Single (Single)

Double (Double)

Triple (Triple)

Home Run (Home Run / HR) scores directly!

Out (Out)

➡️ The moment an offensive player is eliminated. Common ways:

Fly Out (Fly Out) ✋ Fly ball caught directly

Force Out (Force Out)️ Runner forced to advance and tagged out

Tag Out (Tag Out)️ Runner tagged by a defensive player holding the ball

Walk (Base on Balls / Walk)

➡️ Pitcher throws 4 balls, batter advances to first base for free!

Sacrifice (Sacrifice)

➡️ Intentional out to help teammates advance or score. Two types:

Sacrifice Fly (Sacrifice Fly) ✈️ Fly ball caught but runner scores from third

Sacrifice Bunt (Sacrifice Bunt) Light bunt to advance teammates

Double Play / Triple Play (Double Play / Triple Play)

➡️ Defense consecutively gets 2 or 3 offensive players out! Exciting defensive moments!

➌ Special situations & trivia (Special Rules!)

These scenarios are easily confusing! Must watch during games!

Infield Fly Rule (Infield Fly Rule)

➡️ No outs or one out + bases loaded or runners on first and second + ordinary infield fly ball → umpire calls batter out immediately!

Why? To prevent defense from deliberately not catching the ball to cause double plays!

Interference (Interference)

➡️ Offensive interference (e.g., runner blocking a throw) → out!

➡️ Defensive interference (e.g., catcher touching the bat) → batter safe on base!

Home Plate Collision Rule (Home Plate Collision Rule) ⚠️

➡️ Runners must not intentionally collide with the catcher! They must slide or avoid; otherwise, they may be out!

Appeal Play (Appeal Play)

➡️ Defense points out offensive violations (e.g., missed base) before next pitch!

➍ Guizhou Baseball Tips (Local Tips!)

✅ Guizhou is rainy️ → watch out for "slippery field rules" (umpires may adjust calls)

✅ Amateur games often use "Mercy Rule" → game ends early if score difference is too large

Remember this in one sentence:

“Ball hit, run immediately! Caught, stop! Know terms, master rules!”

(Hit & RUN! Catch & STOP! Know Terms, Win Games!)

Tag your baseball buddy and learn together! Next time watching Guizhou team, no confusion! ⚾️❤️