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Originally posted by Gre144
So are you saying that if a runner is advancing towards thrid you do not have to step towards either second or third? Are you also saying that if a runner is advancing towards thrid the fielder can step directly towards the advancing runner? [/B]
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Just like the 45 degree angle provided to first base in consideration of "stepping directly to", that same benefit is provided to other bases. Therefore, since F1 could legally go to 2nd or 3rd in his move to put out the advancing runner, and these 45 degree angles are, indeed, adjacent to each other, the answer to your question is YES.
He may step to the runner in that scenerio. He is either within the 45 of 2nd base or the 45 of 3rd base, both being legal bases for him to move to. Since he is not required to throw to either of these bases, the legal step could allow him to disengage the rubber, charge the runner so as to make him commit to either base, and begin the rundown.
I hope this hasn't been too confusing. Did you understand the point?
Just my opinion,
Freix