Actually, I think we've hashed over something similar. I'll see if I can find the post...
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Not having much to do this popped into my head. I’ve searched the Softball Forum but didn’t see where this may have already been discussed.
Outfield wall with flat top. Fly ball is hit to outfield and hits front top corner (edge) of the wall.
1) Ball goes out of play. Home run? Ground Rule Double?
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Home run. A ball may bounce on top of a fence and go over for a home run.
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2) Ball comes back onto playing field. Home run? Ground Rule Double? Playable?
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Got nothing. Play on.
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3) Ball bounces up, hits flat top of wall, goes out of play. Home run? Ground Rule Double?
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Home run. Same reason as #1
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4) Ball bounces up, hits flat top of wall, comes back onto playing field. Home run? Ground Rule Double? Playable?
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If the fielders have no chance at getting the ball while it's up on top of the wall, I've got a blocked ball. Otherwise, I've got nothing. Play on.
There could also be a local ground rule about this.