Thread: MLB Slide Rule
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Old Sat Apr 22, 2017, 11:36pm
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Originally Posted by bossman72 View Post
Thanks guys. So on a routine double play at second with the SS covering and shuffling to the RF side of the base after the catch, it seems like the runner basically has to go straight into the bag much like the FPSR, correct? If he slides into the fielder, even within arm's reach of the bag, this is illegal, correct?
No. No.

Basically. he must slide within reach, touch the bag. and remain in contact. If he "gets" the fielder while doing that it's legal.
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