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Originally posted by MPC
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Originally posted by David B
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---And you did? If you've read my posts you see where I've cited FED, NCAA, and OBR. Nobody, INCLUDING YOU, has shown when the TOP ends. I'm not splitting hairs here. If NCAA considers it at the release and clearly defines it that way, what makes you think that FED hasn't just overlooked that. It seems they've overlooked one or two things over the years you know.---
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DAvid
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Why does it matter when the TOP ends? What matters is when is the time of the pitch. FED has not overlooked it, they have a specific rule 2-28. It is not mentioned in the case book with any changes and its not listed in any of the FED interpretations for the last several years.
The FED rule is very clear, F2 must keep a foot in the box until the time of pitch.
That is in set or windup when he starts movement to pitch the ball to the plate.
Maybe what's confusing you is that NCAA and OBR do have a little different twist.
NCAA - The catcher must remain in the box until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand.
OBR - The catcher must remain in the catcher's box when the pitcher delivers only while the defense is giving an intentional base on balls. The F2 may leave his box when the pitch leaves the pitcher's hand.
But, official interpretation states "during the intentional walk the catcher may jump from his box as soon as the pitcher begins his preliminary motions."
Also - in OBR, during a pitch-out the catcher may jump from his box at any time regardless of whether the pitcher has started his preliminary motion.
So there it is clear as mud.
So for FED, your HS guy was completely wrong. Don't penalize the F2 for doing it correctly.
If you're using OBR or NCAA things are different.
As far as the play when the catcher obstructs (FED) or interferes (NCAA or OBR), (probably during a squeeze play) then you rule accordingly.
FED - it's basic catcher's obstruction. (since runner is advancing though he would get home)
NCAA - pitcher is charged with a balk and catcher with interference.
OBR - the batter and all runners advance one base on catcher's interference udring a squeeze or steal of home.
I pulled this last section from my BRD - good book you might want to purchase one.
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David