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Originally Posted by Pepsidude1
After a batter fouls a pitch back to the backstop, retrieved by the catcher, must the catcher return this directly back to the pitcher? Or can she throw to another player who then returns the ball to the pitcher.?
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From the NFHS Case Book:
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6.3.2 SITUATION C:
(F.P.) The bases are empty and the batter has a count of no balls and one strike. On the next pitch, the batter hits a foul ball which the catcher retrieves and throws to third base.
RULING: A ball is awarded to the batter and the count becomes one ball and two strikes.
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