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Originally Posted by BretMan
Question for ASA rules.
I know that NFHS has the "step and reach" guideline for when a fielder is fielding a batted ball, but muffs it. If the ball gets away, but the fielder is still within a step and reach of the ball, the fielder is still considered to be making the initial play on the ball.
Is there a similar guideline for ASA? I know that they don't mention the phrase "step and reach" in their rule book. Is there an interpretation, guideline, rule or rule of thumb that covers this?
If a fielder bobbles his first try at fielding the ball, just how much longer/further can he still be considered as "still in the act" of fielding the ball?
Just for the sake of the discussion...I'm picturing a batted ball that hits the fielder or his glove and then is loose on the ground.
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(answering your question with another question)
did the fielder still have an opportunity to make an out? (and has the ball past the infielder)