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Originally posted by JCurrie
The runner establishes his own baseline. In Fed and OBR, the rule about a direct line refers to a direct line, and his position (exception is Force Play Slide Rule). So, if BR hits into the gap, rounds first, and goes half-way to left field, he's ok. If the defense plays on him, he now can only go three feet in either direction from a straight line between left field and the base he is going to.
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OR he can stand there and wait... he doesn't have to run towards the tag... or run away from it...
neener neener neener... come and get me.
