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Originally Posted by Manny A
For FED, rule 2-38-2 gives the definition of Force Out. In part, it says, "...or is put out by a fielder who holds the ball while touching the base toward which the forced runner is advancing." There is nothing in there that says the base touch has to be done with the hand or glove while it holds the ball.
Further clarification is in rule 2-62 which covers the definition of Touching. In there, it says in part, "Touching is contact with the ball, equipment, or a person. It applies to a...player touching a base. The term applies to contact with any part of the person or her clothing..."
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Definition of touch was what I needed. Thanks!
I had a partner yesterday tell me that he was dinged for calling it an out. So he believes it must be safe. Heaven forbid he should read the rulebook himself!
Pretty sure I won't be able to convince him though. I not the correct sex.
Rita
(It would be nice if it were as clear as it is in the FED baseball rulebook though.)