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Originally Posted by voiceoflg
NFHS. Bottom of the seventh, one runner on, two out, home team down by two. Batter hits a homer over the fence to tie it up. Runner scores. Batter/runner takes off his helmet between third and home and throws it up in the air. Umpire calls him out for doing that.
I don't dispute the call. As I understand it, that is the rule. But dang, that is a heck of a way to lose a game.
Thoughts?
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It is NOT the rule. Blown big time. Look at the highlighted parts. It is not even a violation because the ball was dead. If done while the ball is live it is only a warning.
PENALTY: When an umpire observes anyone who is required to wear a batting helmet
deliberately remove his batting helmet while in live-ball territory and
the ball is live,
the umpire shall issue a warning to the coach of the involved team, unless the ball becomes dead without being touched by a fielder or, after being touched, goes directly to dead-ball area.
A subsequent violation of the rule shall result in ejection.