Just about everyone in my association uses this "ground rule" for one of the fields in the city . . . . the end of the open dugouts' fences are "squared off 90 degrees" to the out of play fence. A fielder retrieving a ball from that end of the dugout area must "come around to the front of the fence to throw the ball; they can't throw over the dead ball area." (Incidentally, they never state what the penalty is or what happens to the play). I always disagree with my partners regarding this particular rule because I don't believe there is any precedent or authority that says you can't throw over a dead ball area. Anyone with similar experiences or does anyone have any interpretations in writing regarding this scenario?
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Mon Jul 08, 2002, 08:54am
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