This exact subject came up at our last association meeting and the concensus was the same as the Fed interpretation. However, I was one of the dissenters. I agree wholeheartedly with Zeke5 on this one. The B player did not complete the catch because he did not maintain possession until he touched the ground. The fact that he was forced out is not in question, but he still must maintain possession until he lands in or out of bounds. If he throws the ball before he lands he has lost possession, albeit voluntary, but he has still lost possession.
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