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Old Thu Oct 02, 2008, 05:49pm
celebur celebur is offline
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA View Post
A BR who runs when they hit the ball will never be doubled up due to an intentionally dropped ball. If the BR doesn't run? Shame on them, no protection is deserved.
Exactly! What is deserved is a double play and a good chewing out by the coach.

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Originally Posted by Bretman
After an email exchange with the NSA National Director of Umpires, he has confirmed that under their rules a ball that is allowed to drop untouched by a fielder can be ruled as an "intentionally dropped" ball.
Can't say that I like their rule, but it is good to know that's what they want. Thanks for that.
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