off the fence

Stan · #1 (**permalink**) Mon May 03, 2004, 04:17pm

This is probably a no brainer for you guys, here goes. I was watching a collage softball game on TV a while ago and on a hard hit to the fence, the ball, while still airborne, hit the fielders glove then hit the fence then the fielder kind of juggles the ball and ultimatly catches it. I assume it was NCAA rules and was called properly.(out) Can the catcher do somthing like that with foulballs, tips, etc? My daughter plays ASA and High School, same rules? Remember, I referee basketball, so speak slowly and clearly.

Thanks, Stan

ChampaignBlue · #2 (**permalink**) Mon May 03, 2004, 04:30pm

If the ball touches the fence...no catch. If the glove touches the fence...good catch. If the umpire didn't see the ball touch the fence.....

TexBlue · #3 (**permalink**) Mon May 03, 2004, 05:14pm

Wasn't that the USA-Arizona game? If so, bad call. The blue may not have seen the ball hit the fence. Gotta believe they knew the rule, so this is what I'm assuming.

Stan · #4 (**permalink**) Mon May 03, 2004, 08:55pm

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Originally posted by TexBlue
Wasn't that the USA-Arizona game? If so, bad call.

Yes it was USA-Arizona now that you mention it. If I recall the play correctly, it would be very difficult for an umpire to see.

Thanks for the info.
Stan