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Originally Posted by sblood
batter hits grounder to first; first baseman bobbles ball before getting control in glove; she dives and tags first base with the hand not holding the ball. Is this a legal tag or is runner safe?
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If the fielder has control of the ball (in hand or glove on hand), s/he can touch the base with any part of the body (including hair), uniform or equipment attached to the person of the player and successfully execute any play which requires touching/tagging a base.
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