Wed May 27, 2009, 04:23pm
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Originally Posted by johnnyg08
I think you're missing the "resuming play" portion of my post. When we "resume" play, we have a balk...if the pitcher represents that the ball is in his glove, he is on or astride the rubber, umpire points the ball back in play, the ball is not in the pitcher's glove or hand, I'm pretty sure that's not legal.
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You are correct something is not legal. Only problem is that putting the ball in play is what is not legal at this point...
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Originally Posted by FED 5-1-4
After a dead ball, the ball becomes alive when it is held be the pitcher in a legal pitching position, provided the pitcher has engaged the pitcher's plate, the batter and catcher are in their respective boxes, and the umpire calls "Play" and give the appropriate signal.
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All criteria have to be met for the ball to live again.
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Ump (uhmp) shorted form; an official in a sport who rules on plays.
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