Papa C I'll try and throw some "spark" on this Board.
I've been trying to rationalize those that have much more experience than I and use interpretations as you suggest, but on this play I just can't see it.
I personally do not think Abner Double Day invented the game so that a play such as the one you described could happen.
The runner has PLENTY of time to rectify his mistake before he / she ACTUALLY enters the dugout. If I see the runner making no attempt
to rectify his mistake and he enters the dugout steps - WE HAVE AN OUT.
Using your example suppose there were other runners on base. It makes no since to make F2 go after a runner when they enter the dugout or duggout area. The runner has some 5 to 10 seconds before they enter the dugout area. That's plenty of time
If your answer is correct, Please tell me what the rationale is? As I stated this play sounds like a farce and a mockery of the game.
I know when I umpire I will have to make some difficult calls out there otherwise play golf but allowing a player to come back out of the duggot! - Give me a break.
Horrah for FED on this one.
Pete Booth
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Peter M. Booth
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