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The unexpected interruption of play by either a player or spectator.
There are four types of interference that can occur during a ball game:
1) Offensive interference is when the batting team obstructs, interferes, hinders, or confuses the defensive team. If the umpire calls offensive interference, the batter or runner shall be out. All other runners must return to the previous base before the interference was called
2) Defensive interference is when the defensive team hinders or prevents the batter from hitting the ball.
3) Umpire interference is when the umpire hinders or prevents the catcher from throwing out a runner trying to steal a base or when the ball touches the umpire in fair territory.
4) Fan interference occurs when a spectator touches a live ball in fair territory.
In all instances, the ball is considered dead.
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