The key to this play is that there is a stray ball in the playing area. This is a safety concern and play should be stopped even if the ball has left the pitcher's hand. Do not wait until a player steps on the ball and breaks his ankle or leg to stop play, because if that happens you WILL be the defendent in a negligence lawsuit.
MTD, Sr.
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Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
Trumbull Co. (Warren, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Wood Co. (Bowling Green, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Ohio Assn. of Basketball Officials
International Assn. of Approved Bkb. Officials
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Toledo, Ohio
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