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I just want to point out that under OBR a fielder may go into a dugout with one OR BOTH feet and THEN make a legal catch.
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7.04(b) -- A fielder or catcher may reach or step into, or go into the dugout with one or both feet to make a catch, and if he holds the ball, the catch shall be allowed. Ball is in play.
If the fielder or catcher, after having made a legal catch, should fall into a stand or among spectators or into the dugout after making a legal catch, or fall while in the dugout after making a legal catch, the ball is dead and runners advance one base without liability to be put out.
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If the player falls in the dugout after making the catch, the ball is dead and all runners are awarded one base from the time of pitch. However, players from either team can hold up the fielder or catcher and if he doesn't fall the ball remins alive. the following is from 2.00 CATCH:
If a fielder, attempting a catch at the edge of the dugout, is "held up" and kept from an apparent fall by a player or players of either team and the catch is made, it shall be allowed.
Rich
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