Technically they are not allowed to be outside the circle, but every on deck player usually does so. I have personally seen Derek Jeter, almost behind home-plate .near the stands to get a better look at the pitches. The umpires will allow this until it interferes with the flow of the game, then they will not allow it anymore.
The next batter up is termed to be "on deck"
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Although each sanctioning body has their on rules you are typically limited to 2 bats when warming up in the on deck circle.
"On deck" means the next batter in the lineup to follow the batter currently batting.
On defense, nine players will be on the field at any one time including the pitcher and the catcher who is the only player to lineup outside fair territory. On offense, there can be only four players on the field, one at each base and one in the batter's box. There is one other offensive player, the next batter due up, who may be in the "on-deck" circle. In most baseball leagues, the offensive team must have a player in the "on-deck" circle.
When you are in the on deck circle, it means you are next to be at bat. Therefore you need to be ready by having your helmet on and if you need/want batting gloves they should be on too. While in the on deck circle, you should be watching the pitcher and trying to time your swings. Take a few practice swings as he or she pitches so you can be prepared when you are actually up to bat.
I believe you are referring to the "on deck" circles. This is where the next batter up is to stand to warm up and take practice swings. ---- The circles closest to home plate are used in fielding practice and is where the coach stands to hit fungoes (ground balls and fly balls) to the fielders.
When you build a deck that is on ground level, you need to build up the ground with dirt so that it has a space for water to drain. You don't want to make a deck flat on the ground or the air won't circulate through the boards of the deck and you may stay warm in the summer while you are sitting on your deck.
The MLB Rule says:6.02(a): The batter shall take his position in the batter's box promptly when it is his time at bat.6.02(c): If the batter refuses to take his position in the batter's box during his time at bat, the umpire shall order the pitcher to pitch, and shall call "Strike" on each such pitch.So there's no rule that says how long the batter has to step into the batter's box, only that he do it "promptly." But as an umpire, I can tell you the umpire will not put up with much messing around on the batter's part. If he tells the batter to step in, and he doesn't, the batter will get penalized.
Animals need to keep warm, some keep warm by the fur that they have, penguins huddle up they make a circle 1 stands in the middle 2 keep warm then the next 1 goes and they keep going.
Deck joists should be installed crown up. Deck planking should be installed cup up.
He'd probably get called out for interference, if the ump thought the catcher would have otherwise caught it.