Softball Rules: Tagging a Runner with a Dropped Ball on Full Bases

Question
In the case of full bases, the runner on third was tagged by catcher and the ball fell off from catchers glove, is that out or safe?

Answer
Hi Keitson,

It is a judgment call, If F2 had secure possession of the ball AT THE TIME of the tag, the runner is out. Dropping it after the tag does not negate the out. There is no rule requiring the fielder to "finish" or "complete" a tag.

Mark

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