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Originally posted by Dakota
Mike,
I did concede that any doubt on the intent / purpose / effect of the touch would go to calling the out.
But how about this one: R1 on 2B, B2 hits long into the outfield. R1 has a full head of steam rounding 3B toward home. 3B coach holds her hand out and she and R1 exchange a "low 5" as she runs by.
That's a touch. Is it an out? I say no.
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If I can ascertain that the player hit the coach's hand, I have nothing.
However, if the coach initiates contact while the ball is still within the confines of the field and the defense may make the catch and, in my judgment, the coach's effort is to stop or get the attention of the runner, then I may have an out there. Especially if the coach is not in the coach's box.
The coaches know, or at least should know, they shouldn't be anywhere near an active runner during a live ball. The benefit is going to the defense.
Sat Mar 29, 2003, 09:40am
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