Attempting to play the ball

bossman72 · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 10:01am

The only time he would not be protected is if he booted the grounder and has to subsequently chase the ball more than a step and a reach from his original location and contact occurs.

bob jenkins · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Mar 24, 2009, 10:59am

Quote:

Originally Posted by bossman72

The only time he would not be protected is if he booted the grounder and has to subsequently chase the ball more than a step and a reach from his original location and contact occurs.

Or if the umpire judged another fielder to be more likely to make the play.

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