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From the 2002 Fed case book:
8.3.2 situation G:
F3, in taking a throw from F1 on a pickoff attempt, places his foot (or feet) in front of the bag as he is attempting to catch the throw, which prevents R1 from getting back to the base. Ruling: F3 is considered to be in legal position [if] there is a reasonable chance for him to receive the thrown ball before the runner reaches the spot. Therefore, R1 would be out.
Several phrases open to interpretation:
"in taking a throw from F1"
"as he is attempting to catch the throw"
"reasonable chance . . . to receive the . . . ball before the runner reaches the spot"
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