Interfering with the jumper

[gillburt]

Hi all

Quick question about the rights of the jumper.

I always thought that the jumper, when airborne, could not be touched by an opponent - yet more and more we see the contest in the air getting increasingly physical. Am I getting overly pedantic in my old age?

Also, if a catcher has the ball in both hands and is still in the air, is an opponent allowed to rip it out of his hands?

Thanks

 

[andyscott]

Hi all

Quick question about the rights of the jumper.

I always thought that the jumper, when airborne, could not be touched by an opponent - yet more and more we see the contest in the air getting increasingly physical. Am I getting overly pedantic in my old age?

Also, if a catcher has the ball in both hands and is still in the air, is an opponent allowed to rip it out of his hands?

Thanks

All jumpers have equal rights, as long as the contact is not illegal then play on.