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The game of baseball was invented in the early 1800s and is played in more than 100 countries around the world.  Softball was invented in 1887.  There are more than 2.6 million boys and girls playing baseball or softball in Little League this year, just like you!

Did you know that more than 50 current and former Major League Baseball players were born in Pasadena?  Maybe you or one of your teammates will grow up to be a Major League Baseball player.

Game Situation Quiz:  Test Your Baseball and Softball Knowledge
The batter hits a line drive into the right-center field gap. The absent-minded first baseman is standing near his regular position, watching the baseball. As the batter-runner rounds first he nearly runs into the first baseman, but veers around him and proceeds to try for a triple.

The first baseman has violated a rule. What is the violation called?

a.  blocking
b.  interference
c.  obstruction
d.  squarepantsing

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Equipment section
That new bat of your teammate’s may look awesome, but it may not be right for you.  View the Sizing Chart to find out how to tell which bat or glove will give you the best performance on the field. You may even want to print out this page and take it with you to the sporting goods store.

For more on equipment see the Equipment page.

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Correct answer is "c," obstruction.  Obstruction is called when the defense hinders the runner's ability to run the bases.