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NFHS rules:
Last night 0 out and with R1, we had a batted ball take a screaming one hopper to the pitcher. The pitcher turns to make a throw to first but can't seem to pull the ball out of his glove. He gathers himself and trys to get the ball out again, to no avail. Its then I see the ball clearly lodged in the webbing of his glove. Half the ball can be seen from the outside (back) of the glove and the other half is still inside the pocket. Its clearly wedged between the leather bindings. He's made 2 clear attempts to get it out, but can't. Do you kill the ball and award the bases or do you continue to let the kid try to get the ball out of his glove? Basically, how long do you give a player...if any...to try to get the ball "unlodged"?
For your info: I called the ball dead and awarded 2 bases...and man did I take the heat!
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