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Can the batter's box be stepped on by the batter?

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2014-03-15 14:51:41

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It has to be okay. The batter isn't allowed to step anywhere else while he's batting. If you're talking about the chalk lines around the batter's box, yes. They are a part of his boundaries and he can touch them with his foot.

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