Fri Oct 06, 2017, 08:51pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CecilOne
This is not about myths. 
A batted ball which goes directly to the catcher's bare or gloved hand and is caught by the catcher is a foul tip, live ball strike. 
USA RULES, below true or false:
A batted ball which goes directly to the any part of the catcher or catcher's equipment BEFORE touching the catcher's hand, even if caught, is a foul ball.
Ignore the catch for an out possibility. 
If the above is true, why is it inconsistent with other fielders: who can bobble, kick, etc. and still have a catch as long as it does not touch the ground.  |
Because it is. It's the same in baseball.
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