not caught directly

Similar to a question on the FED test this year.

Being deflected off F5 and not touching the ground or any other object such as a fence or dugout, the ball is still "in flight" and when caught and secured by F6 the batter is out. Runners do need to tag prior to advancing.

May I assume that you are a coach or fan?

Despite FED maintaining its ridiculous nomenclature in its books (R1 on third, R2 on first, etc..) The vast majority of umpires and clinicians have adopted the pro nomenclature wherein runners are known by their location: R1 is on frist, R2 is on second, and R3 is on third....always.

The batter is known simply as the "Batter" until he becomes a runner, at which time he is designated as the Batter/Runner (B/R).

It's far clearer and more precise than the FED system.

And runners need to tag after the touch by F5, not the catch by F6.

Dish..are you agreeing with Jimmy or not?
Jim appears to be saying the runners must tag up after F6 caught the ball.
You appear to be saying the runners must tag up after F5 touched the ball.

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Originally posted by thecloser:
Dish..are you agreeing with Jimmy or not?
Jim appears to be saying the runners must tag up after F6 caught the ball.
You appear to be saying the runners must tag up after F5 touched the ball.

It's on the touch. It's also a very basic rule. You can be assured Jimmy knows it as well. I think you misunderstood his post.

thank you

quote:

Originally posted by thecloser:
Dish..are you agreeing with Jimmy or not?
Jim appears to be saying the runners must tag up after F6 caught the ball.
You appear to be saying the runners must tag up after F5 touched the ball.

I'm sorry I did not write my post clearer...still a bit tired after a DH.

The tag up is after the first touch of the ball, not the catch, just like in any flyball situation.

This rule prevents fielders from "juggling" the ball to keep runners at their bases.