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 in a Fielder's hat or cap, or touch some object other than a Fielder, before being caught.

If he makes a Foul Strike.

If he attempts to hinder the Catcher from fielding or throwing the ball by stepping outside the lines of his position, or otherwise obstructing or interfering with that player.

If, while the First Base be occupied by a base runner, three strikes be called on him by the Umpire, except when two men are already out.

If, after two strikes have been called the Batsman obviously attempts to make a foul hit, as in Section 3, Rule 43.

If, while attempting a third strike the ball touches any part of the batsman's person, in which event base runners occupying bases shall return as prescribed in Section 5, Rule 43.

If he hits a fly ball that can be handled by an infielder while first base is occupied with only one out.

If the third strike is called in accordance with Section 4, Rule 48.

BASE RUNNING RULES.

WHEN THE BATSMAN BECOMES A BASE RUNNER.

The Batsman becomes a base runner:

Instantly after he makes a Fair Hit.

Instantly after four balls have been called by the Umpire.

Instantly after three strikes have been declared by the Umpire.

If, while he be a batsman without making an attempt to strike his person—excepting hands or forearm, which makes it a dead ball—or clothing be hit by a ball from the Pitcher, unless—in the opinion of the Umpire—he intentionally permits himself to be so hit.

Instantly after an illegal delivery of a ball by the Pitcher.

BASES TO BE TOUCHED.

The Base Runner must touch each base in regular order, viz., First, Second, Third and Home Bases; and when obliged to return (except on a foul hit) must retouch the base or base in reverse order. He shall only be considered as holding a base after touching it, and shall then be entitled to hold such base until he has legally touched the next base in order, or has been legally forced to vacate it for a succeeding Base Runner.