Thread: Runner hit by batted ball
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Old Thu Mar 08, 2012, 01:31pm
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Initial Play
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Originally Posted by MNBlue View Post
NFHS 8-8-4 - A runner is not out:


NFHS 8-8-6 - A runner is not out:

The FED also has "initial play" on the ball. Meaning that if the ball is booted and the ball is within a step and a reach of the fielder, we still protect the fielder and intent is not required to get an out on the runner.
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