When does the play end after the ball is hit?

rev. 11-24-02

8. When does the play end after the ball is hit?

After a batter hits the ball into fair territory (i.e. the batter puts the ball into play), the play will end when one of the following conditions occur:

1	The ball goes out-of-play.
2	The ball is back in the control of the pitcher and the pitcher is in the pitcher's circle.
3	The umpire calls time out.

In addition, for the T-Ball and Mini-Rookies divisions, the play shall end on any bad throw.

Base runners may not advance once the play ends. For this reason, fielders should try to get the ball back into the pitcher's circle as soon as possible after making a play on a base runner.