ball out of play ?

[Dakota]

Welcome to the board, Glen and blueballs!

Glen,

For fair and foul calls, the position of the ball determines the call, not the position of the player.

For out of play calls, the position of the player determines the call, not the position of the ball.

Example: Player running to catch a long fly ball veering toward the left field out of play line (no fence). Player overruns and is standing out of play when she reached back and catches the ball (which is still in bounds). Dead ball - out of play - no catch.

The opposite is also true - the player can remain in bounds and reach over the fence or line to catch a fly ball for an out.

blueballs,

There are a lot of wild a wooly debate boards where the culture of the board is attack, slash and burn. In fact, I participate in a few and enjoy them a lot. This board, however, is not one of those. Please use respectful decorum here.

BTW, I notice from your profile you're from Minnesota. Me, too. However, your web site listed in your profile is no longer functioning.