In the Act of Fielding the Ball

[DaveASA/FED]

In my judgement she/he was still in the act of fielding a batted ball. Thats all you need!!

I agree with Andy the step and reach is a general guideline but NEVER say that to a coach in an ASA game, they will attempt to say you misapplied the rule using NFHS rules in the ASA game. Simply say my first sentence if ever asked by a coach!!

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED

In my judgement she/he was still in the act of fielding a batted ball. Thats all you need!!

I agree with Andy the step and reach is a general guideline but NEVER say that to a coach in an ASA game, they will attempt to say you misapplied the rule using NFHS rules in the ASA game. Simply say my first sentence if ever asked by a coach!!

(And never mention anything about the ball passing the fielder (even if it does) wrt interfering with a fielder. The ball passing the fielder ONLY applies to a runner hitting THE BALL.)

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

(And never mention anything about the ball passing the fielder (even if it does) wrt interfering with a fielder. The ball passing the fielder ONLY applies to a runner hitting THE BALL .)

So a ball passing a fielder doesn't apply to a BALL hitting a Runner?




(Go ahead shoot me now)

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

So a ball passing a fielder doesn't apply to a BALL hitting a Runner?




(Go ahead shoot me now)

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[outathm]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

(And never mention anything about the ball passing the fielder (even if it does) wrt interfering with a fielder. The ball passing the fielder ONLY applies to a runner hitting THE BALL.)

If the ball has passed the fielder before the collision I will mention it to a coach, I did this weekend, when I told the defensive coach that I had obstruction.

"Coach, the ball was passed your fielder, that's why I had obstruction and not interference."

[IRISHMAFIA]

A few years ago, ASA removed the word "another" and added "any" defensive player in 8.7.J.4 (deflected ball).

Though the "intent" is still noted in this rule, I think the change in wording gives the umpire a little latitude in determining INT or not without being locked into a predetermined parameters.