Awarding time

[gordon30307]

Originally posted by drumbum565
I don't like that though because example there is a second base umpire (BU. The batter hits a line drive no chance for a play by second or short stop. The ball would roll out for an easy single and close double, however the line drive is so fast the BU has no time to duck or move and it hits him. second base gets the ball that was knocked down and then throws the runner out at first. See what i mean?

Assuming the ball did not pass a fielder other than the pitcher the ball is immediately dead and BR is awarded first. Runners remain at bases TOP unless forced to advance because of BR award. Same play fielders playing in Ball goes past fielders and hits BU ball is live play on.