Appeal play

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by dmore

I don't understand why this situation is considered part of an appeal. They both sound like the standard interpetatoin of the live ball handling of a caught popup.

Which is, of course, a live ball appeal.

Originally Posted by dmore

Doesn't matter if the contact with the base is "inadvertent" or not.

Yes, it does. ASA (and many others) do not recognize an accidental appeal. The appeal must be properly made.

Originally Posted by dmore

THis is only an appeal if that runner advances and doesn't go back.

Ummm, no, it isn't

Originally Posted by dmore

Am I missing something here?

Yes. Understanding of the rule book. Look up "Appeal Play" in definitions and ASA 8-7-F and EFFECT.