Quote:
Originally Posted by shipwreck
That's where ASA and NFHS differ. In NFHS I believe, the runner is out and it is a foul ball for the batter. Not much of a penalty. ASA probably figures the foul ball would be caught. Dave
|
The rule change happened after a play at the men's major (sometime between 1999 and 2002). At the time of the interference, it was difficult to determine if the ball was over fair territory or foul territory. Therefore, the rule proposal so we didn't have to judge.