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The rules apparently do not say that getting a BR out by tagging 1b with ball in hand is a force, but the rules do say that we can tag the base with ball in hand to get the BR out. Now if we did the same thing at 2b on a batted ball with R1 it would be considered a force. The end result is the same. Therefore, I choose to consider getting BR out by tagging 1b with ball in hand a force. 9.01(c) allows me to do so. Now once I have made that decision, then 7.08(c) allows me to reinstate the force if BR retreats past 1b and goes back home for whatever reason, just like I would if R1 retreated toward 2b if forced to 2b by BR. FED and OBR agree on reinstating the force in this manner. "That's my ruling coach!"
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