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Originally Posted by Manny A
You'll have to show a case book ruling that convinces me of that "advantage-disadvantage" theory.
It's entirely conceivable that a defensive player can use something on the opposite side of the fence that prevents her from falling completely over. Heck, I've seen in MLB where fans keep players from falling into the stands. If that were to happen in a FED softball game, are you going to rule catch-n-carry then?
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NFHS 5-1-i(d) says exactly that.
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Originally Posted by NFHS Softball Rules Book
If a fielder contacts dead ball territory with any part of the body except the foot, she is considered out of play. No play is allowed, and the penalty is applied.
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NCAA 9.3 Note 5 says the same thing.
Perhaps ASA is somewhat silent on the topic (or I can't find it
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