Quick thinking! Catcher didn't expect this!

[Ajaywill]

Is this illegal in Federation?

Yes....and I believe it is also illegal in USSSA.

NFHS 8-6-10 note: The runner is out when....the runner intereferes:....Jumping, hurdling and leaping are all legal attempts to avoid a fielder only if the fielder is lying on the ground

 

[eddieq]

Yes....and I believe it is also illegal in USSSA.

NFHS 8-6-10 note: The runner is out when....the runner intereferes:....Jumping, hurdling and leaping are all legal attempts to avoid a fielder only if the fielder is lying on the ground

Correct about USSSA. Same note almost verbatim. Rule 8.18.C