Dead Ball Line

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Definition

Definition: The boundary marking the field’s out-of-play area. Any ball crossing this line becomes a dead ball. Rule/Context Note: Affects overthrow awards and runner advancement. When It Matters: Overthrows, live-ball appeals, errant throws. Interlinks: Live Ball • Ground Rule Double • Overthrow
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