Playing ASA
Left fielder goes back to the temporary fence and with both feet on the ground makes a catch and then falls against and then over the temp fence. Catch or HR?
hit4power wrote:Playing ASA
Left fielder goes back to the temporary fence and with both feet on the ground makes a catch and then falls against and then over the temp fence. Catch or HR?
ajaywill wrote:One more detail that needs to be added here.
In order to complete a catch, the fielder must demonstrate a voluntary release.
In this case, the fielder must hold on to the ball all the way to the ground and release it voluntarily. If the ball is knocked out of the glove when the fielder falls over the temporary fence and hits the ground, it is not a voluntary release and a valid catch.
That would result in a four base award.