Thread: Discarded "mask"
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Old Tue Jan 22, 2013, 11:42am
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Originally Posted by DRJ1960 View Post
Does the fact that NFHS uses different terms ("loose equipment" vs "discarded equipment") impact your call?
Nope. To me, loose equipment is any equipment that is not in its proper place. It could've been detatched, discarded, removed, fallen off, blown off by the wind, whatever.

Would you rule obstuction if a runner was hindered by a discarded catcher's mask?
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