SEC. 2. A fair ball, legally delivered by the Pitcher, but not struck at by the Batsman.
SEC. 3. Any obvious attempt to make a foul hit.
RULE 42. 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.
THE BATSMAN IS OUT.
RULE 43. The Batsman is out:
SEC. 1. If he fails to take his position at the bat in his order of batting, unless the error be discovered and the proper Batsman takes his position before a fair hit has been made, and in such case the balls and strikes called must be counted in the time at bat of the proper Batsman: Provided, this rule shall not take effect unless the out is declared before the ball is delivered to the succeeding Batsman.
SEC. 2. If he fails to take his position within one minute after the
Umpire has called for the Batsman.
SEC. 3. If he makes a foul hit, other than a foul tip as defined in Rule 38 and the ball be momentarily held by a Fielder before touching the ground, provided it be not caught in a Fielder's hat or cap, or touch some object other than a Fielder before being caught.
SEC. 4. If he makes a foul strike.
SEC. 5. If he attempts to hinder the Catcher from fielding the ball, evidently without effort to make a fair hit.