Nfhs Baseball Rules

P: Head and Height Position {Ans: -You must be able to clearly see the pitcher, the entire plate, and the batter's knees -*ideally, your eyes should be on the inside corner of the plate* -If you must adjust,}Foul tip {Ans: A foul tip is any ball that nicks of a bat and goes "sharply and directly" into the catcher's mitt. A foul tip is NOT a foul ball NOR a dead ball. A foul tip is a live ball if caught by the catcher with no deflections off his gear, umpire gear, etc.}Foul ball / Foul Tip (Pop Up catch) {Ans: The rule about how the ball must travel above the head of the batter no longer applies. If the ball has any arc (i.e. it does not move "directly and sharply" like foul tip) and the ball is caught by the catcher, it is an out.}Base umpire set positions {Ans: Hands on Knees set: feet slightly more than shoulder width apart, squat and lean forward slightly, hands on knees. Keep back straight and head up, looking at play. Allow arms to lock to keep your head still and keep a clear, not blurry, picture. Use