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Originally Posted by Blueplate
NFHS, Varsity night game. Outfield fence is around 6 feet tall completely covered with black cloth or netting.
Deep fly ball is hit to right field. Right fielder turns and runs to the fence. The ball comes down inside, right next to the fence, as the fielder arrives, chest high.
The fielder, still with her back to the infield, standing by the fence, holds the ball up with her open hand.
Catch or no catch?
How would you rule on such a play?
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Or, if you did not see a clean catch, it wasn't. An out has to be for sure.
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