STRIKES.
RULE 43. A strike is:
SECTION 1. A ball struck at by the Batsman without its touching his bat; or
SECTION. 2. A Fair Ball legally delivered by the Pitcher, but not struck at by the Batsman.
SECTION. 3. Any obvious attempt to make a Foul Hit.
SECTION. 4. A Foul Hit, other than a Foul Tip, made by the Batsman while attempting a bunt hit, as defined in Rule 40, that falls or rolls upon foul ground between Home Base and First Base or Home Base and Third Base.
SECTION. 5. A ball struck at, if the ball touches any part of the Batsman's person.
SECTION. 6. A ball tipped by the Batsman and caught by the catcher within the 10-foot lines.
RULE 44. A Foul Strike is a ball batted by the Batsman when any part of his person is upon ground outside the lines of the Batsman's position.