Definition of "possession of the ball"

DeputyUICHousto · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Jun 30, 2009, 06:07pm

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Originally Posted by Centerfield9

BR hits a routine infield groundball, the fielder fields it and short-hops it to F3. The ball gets lodged between F3's body and elbow before BR touches first base. The play is too quick for F3 to grab the ball with his hand or glove, but the lodged ball can stay lodged for as long as F3 chooses. The ball is not being juggled. Does F3 have possession of the ball?

I don't have my "bible" but I believe it states the ball must be in the hand or glove.

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