What is the catch and carry rule in softball?

Answer 1

The catch and carry rule in softball stipulates that a defensive player who catches a fly ball while standing on or near the boundary of the outfield can be considered to have made a legal catch, even if they subsequently step out of bounds while carrying the ball. However, if the player steps out of bounds before making the catch, the ball is ruled a dead ball and the batter is awarded a base. This rule ensures that players cannot gain an unfair advantage by deliberately stepping out of bounds to make a catch.