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Originally posted by mach3
I guess it has been discussed before, but I can't find it.
Codes of interest are ISF and ASA.
What determines the position of a defensive player, especially considering the use of a special glove / mitt?
Say F3 positions herself in the leftfield and catches the flyball with her mitt. Would that be an illegal catch?
Or more general: Does the position in the infield determine which glove a player is allowed to use or the position marked in the line-up?
And if a player uses an illegal glove, how do I call it? Do I treat it like an appeal play or do I call: "Illegal catch!", but let the play run, since the coach has an option?
Thanks
Raoul
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Speaking ASA (believe ISF is the same)
It is not an appeal play. There is only an issue if the fielder with the illegal glove makes a play.
Once discovered by the umpire, the offensive coach has the option of accepting the result of the play or complete nullification of the play, return the runners and the batter to the box assuming the count which existed prior to the ball being put into play.
Obviously, the fielder must change gloves or move to a position which permits the use of a mitt.