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I agree with your assessment mike, it is not meant to be an automatic out, player position is certainly considered.. but the point is MUCH too much is being judged IMO in the scenarios given.
I wonder how many would disagree with NFHS Case play 2.30.b
Kinda paraphrasing..but you'll get the idea
IFF is on.. popup between home and first with F3 losing sight of the ball because of the sun.. the ball lands without being caught...
Ruling Even though IFF not called its still in effect and B3 is out.
You start judging on players ability, sun, wind, wounds received in previous games, color of mit, etc.. and thats too much into the rule..
Player position.. yeah if no one can catch it at all.. its not IFF.. but doubtless many would normally argue that the ball was not catchable with ordinary effort due to sun, wind skill.. whatever in the NFHS case play presented.
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