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Originally posted by ASA/NYSSOBLUE
I think in a case like this, intent is EVERYthing-the way you word your scenario, it seems like R2 was the heels of R1,or close enough that R1 is either (A)still brushing off her uni or at worst (B) giving R2 help on slide/no slide...you wouldnt penalize the on deck batter in the same case, so you don't penalize R1 here
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#1. Yes, I would penalize the offense if this were the ODB.
#2. There is no indication R2 was even close to R1. The scenario specifically places R1 crossing the plate, ball being retrieved, INT on R1 and R2 is still 4' from the plate. To me, even in real time, that is not close.