Wed Sep 01, 2004, 11:30pm
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Originally posted by Rich Ives
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Originally posted by WindyCityBlue
Sorry Rich,
I just got off the phone with one of the IHSA Rules Interpreters and he confirmed that NFSHS even had an overhead Point of Clarification on this exact play.
Any player that secures the ball in a glove or hand in order to effect the out has complied with the rules. There is no penalty for tossing, handing or kicking the mitt to the other player. Further, If that ball gets hung up in the laces of the glove or between the fingers, who is in jeopardy? What advantage does the defense gain? What disadvantage does the batter or runner have? His/Her job is to beat the ball to the bag...they failed.
You can disagree with this all you want. Call it and see what happens. You will be wrong, two rules support it.
BTW, the state interpreter I spoke to, sits on the rules committee that advises the NFSHS about points of emphasis, clarification or rules updates/alterations.
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2004 BRD Item 22 Play 26-22 - Dead ball, two base award.
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And if FED interpreters disagree with the BRD, what then?
I've sent this in to our state interpeter for his ruling as well. I'll post it when I receive it.
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