i guess he can if he really wants to but whats the point?
I think one way is to throw a glove or any part of the uniform at it!?!?!?
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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.
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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.
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Rule 7.05(h) says that if a catcher (or any fielder) deliberately uses his hat or mask to touch a ball in play, the runner shall advance one more base. 7.05(d) says if the catcher (or any fielder) throws his hat or mask to catch or stop a thrown ball, the runner shall advance two bases.
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.
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.
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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.