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I don't have the time to look it up now (and I'd start with the BRD which I don't have with me), but I think the philosophy *might* be the same as on a "hiddne ball trick" after a time out. IF F1 doesn't have the ball, it can't be put into play (no matter that the umpire pointed and said "Play"). Similarly (perhaps), if all fielders aren't on the field, the ball can't be put into play to start the inning.
OF course, I know that FED and NCAA have different rules / penalties on being in foul territory, yet the same rule on the "hidden ball trick," so my logic might be suspect.
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