yes
For there to be a legal catch, there must be a catch and voluntary release of the ball. Therefore, if the ball knocks the glove off the fielder's hand, he didn't meet either of the criteria for a catch: he didn't catch it, and he didn't release the ball voluntarily.
5 secs
In softball, catches can be categorized into several types, including the pop fly catch, where a fielder catches a ball that is hit high into the air; the line drive catch, which involves catching a fast-moving ball hit directly toward the fielder; and the ground ball catch, where the fielder scoops up a ball that has bounced on the ground. Additionally, there are specialized catches like the sliding catch, where a fielder slides to grasp a low or difficult-to-reach ball. Each type of catch requires specific techniques and skills to be executed effectively.
Field and get the ball
i guess he can if he really wants to but whats the point?
If the glove or mitt falls off in the process of catching the ball, it is not a legal catch. The fielder must have control of the ball in the glove and then remove it himself.
You can touch the base with the ball if you want to. Any part of the fielder's body can touch a base as long as he has possession of the ball.
They are backing up the fielder, or playing backup. I have also heard some people calling it a safety stance. He's not actually waiting to catch the ball, but may do so if the fielder loses the ball in the lights. He's basically there to keep a second eye on the ball in case the fielder drops, mishandles, bobbles, deflects, etc. In many cases it is faster for him to make a play than it is for the intended fielder to scramble for the ball after it's botched.
No. The umpire calls the ball fair or foul based on where the ball is when the fielder touches it. If the ball is in foul territory when it is touched, the ball is called foul.
to the left
A dropped fly ball in the outfield occurs when a fielder attempts to catch a ball that has been hit in the air but fails to secure it, allowing it to fall to the ground. This can happen when the fielder misjudges the ball's trajectory, loses it in the sun, or simply drops it after making contact. If the fielder had a reasonable chance to catch it and fails, it is typically ruled an error. In this scenario, the batter is credited with reaching base safely.
NO ... there is a 7.05a rule that refers to the ball being In play or not when hit near the walls ... In play is determined by the walls around the Field and the ball clearing them the fielders feet most stay with in those walls ... A ball that hooks foul when hit still has a chance to come back into play so calling the ball dead would be a premature call ... In baseball a fielder can extend there arm and body to catch the ball that is hit over the walls the fielder can even jump on the wall to catch the ball or knock it down ...It is all so worth noting that a fielder can't go into the dug out to catch the ball ...