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Old Sat Sep 11, 2010, 10:20am
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu View Post
Thought I read a rules/clarifications scenario which may also have been a test question at some point.

It was a batted ball that hits the fence, bounces back and contacts the fielder, and then bounces over the fence in what would be fair territory.

I believe the award was two bases for the batter, but I don't recall if runners award(s) was based on TOP. I think that would be the logical option.
Okay, not only was that one of the dumbest rule changes ASA added to the book since it was the epitome of redundancy and specifically addresses a ball off the fence.

Please understand, I know what the correct ruling is on the play offered, I'm just looking for a rule which clearly supports it. Personally, I think this is one that is so obvious, it is routinely overlooked.
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