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Rule 7-3-5c


7-3 Batting Infractions – A batter shall not:
7-3-5 Interfere with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by:
  1. leaning over h0me plate,
  2. stepping out of the battter's box,
  3. making any other movement, including backswing interference, which hinders actions at home plate or the catcher’s attempt to play on a runner,
  4. failing to make a reasonable effort to vacate a congested area when there is a throw to home plate and there is time for the batter to move away.