batter's boxes
Designated hitting zones
Batter's boxes are the two rectangular areas on either side of home plate where a baseball or softball batter must stand when at bat—one for right-handed hitters, one for left-handed.
The chalk-lined boxes define legal batting position; stepping outside them while swinging can result in the batter being called out.
- home plateScoring base in baseball
- on deck circleDesignated batter warm-up area
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- digging inEstablishing a defensive position
- stepping outLeaving to socialize
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