Quote:
Originally posted by Rog
As taken from eteamz:
(presumably a LL Majors game)
"I always thought that, in order to enforce 7.05(f) thru (h), the ball simply had to come to a discernable stop to "stick" in a fence, shrub, etc. etc. But I remember reading recently on this (or another) board that if the ball sticks temporarily and then falls before a fielder gets to the ball, it should not be considered "stuck" for the purpose of this rule.
So, what constitutes a "stick"?"
How would you call this; and, why - i.e what rule(s)?
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Roger: I think ths caution to let a ball "wait a moment" deals with a pitch or throw lodging in the catcher's equipment other than his glove.
My motto was always: If it stops moving, it's stuck. Call "Time" immediately.
Two reasons:
1. You're always consistent: "Oh, did I wait the full five (or ten) seconds?"
2. It's easier to deal with the consequences: "Two bases from the time of the pitch, Coach."