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You're new here, I think... so you're getting a little benefit of the doubt. But if you're going to state a case that is contrary to the rules, at least back it up with the rule you are misinterpreting to get to your ruling.
In NCAA, by definition, this is a home run.
Page 16 - For a legal catch, a fielder must catch and have secure posession of the ball before ... falling into a dead-ball area. A fielder who falls over ... the fence AFTER making a catch shall be credited with the catch.
Page 18 - Dead-ball territory - That area beyond any real playing field boundary such as a fence...
Page 143 - The batter is awarded home plate with no liability to be put out when a fair batted fly ball ... leaves the playing field in fair territory without touching the ground or going through the fence.
If you disagree, what rule are you using to get there.
[Edited by mcrowder on Mar 3rd, 2006 at 11:04 AM]
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