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Old Thu Jun 03, 2004, 12:15am
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That is correct.

A runner is never required to follow the base line (the direct line from one base to the next).

They are required to not go more than three feet out of their base path to avoid a tag. (The base path is the direct line from where the runner is to the base the runner is attempting to reach at the time a play is being made on the runner).

The batter-runner is guilty of interference if she interferes with the catch at first base while outside of the running lane.

Since there was no play being made on the runner, she is free to choose any meandering base path she wishes, so long as she stays on the playing field.
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