I completley disagree with the intelligence of this rule on the following points.
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DOUBLE FIRST BASE:
Whenever a play is being made on a batter-runner advancing to first base, COMMENT: Requires the BR to use colored portion of 1B any time there is a play being made at that base, not just when the play is made by an infielder.
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Precludes/contradicts when the throw is coming from the foul side of 1B, i.e. dropped third strike, etc.
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After over-running 1B, the runner may now return to either portion of the base.
Anytime a runner is returning to 1B, s/he may use either portion of the base.
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Patently gives the offense an advantage by increasing the real estate on only one side of the ball.
Serves no additional support for the original purpose of the rule which was to eliminate injuries with BR in full-speed run with F3 stretched out and exposing the achilles.
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Anytime a runner is returning to 1B, s/he may use either portion of the base.
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I guess this means for the look back rule as well.
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When tagging up on a fly ball, the runner may start on either portion of the base.
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[B]What about not being in contact with the white portion of the base prior to the pitcher releasing the ball?[B]
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COMMENT: With the exception of a BR touching 1B when a play is being made on said BR at 1B, the runner may use either portion of the base.
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Again, why not let F3 use either portion of the base? This is one of the most screwed up rules I have seen in a long time.
[Edited by tcannizzo on Nov 21st, 2005 at 10:30 AM]