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Originally Posted by greymule
These plays are not purely theoretical. I've had both versions several times.
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I had a version of "a" in a HS Regional game two weeks ago. Bases loaded, no outs. Batter hit a weak flare over the drawn in F3. F4 couldn't quite get there, but R3 thought it would be caught and camped on the base. F4 scooped the ball up on one hop and didn't know what to do. She ended up stepping on the bag, then tagging the runner.
The only tough part was my partner in the B slot (3-man crew) was completely blocked by the two runners and two defenders. Fortunately, I had a clear view. I killed the play and said "Batter-runner is out. When she stepped on the base, the force was removed. One out." The defensive coach saw the play from the 1B dugout, and there was no argument. In fact, he immediately explained to his fielder what she should have done.
