In the scenario where B2 hits to F6, what is the award if F6 throws into dead-ball territory after attempting to tag R1?

In this scenario, when F6, the fielder, attempts to tag R1 and then subsequently throws the ball into dead-ball territory, the players are affected by the rules governing the situation. Specifically, when a ball becomes dead due to a fielder’s action—in this case, the throw into dead-ball territory—runners are awarded bases based on their positions at the time of the pitch and the action taken by the fielder.

R1, who is presumably attempting to score from third base, is awarded home because he would have likely scored had the throw not gone awry. B2, who reached first base and is also trying to advance, is awarded second base because he is still a base runner in the play, and the ball being dead allows him to advance safely, taking into account the circumstances created by the fielder’s error.

This understanding of base awards aligns with the NFHS rules regarding dead balls and base advancement, leading to R1 being awarded home and B2 being awarded second. Thus, the correct answer accurately reflects the outcome of the play given the situation described.