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The problem
continues to be with defensive players that set up in the way, be it at home plate, or elsewhere (1 of Mr. Rowe's favorite gripes for years has been 1st. basemen set up wrong! I agree with his assessment of that problem too).
Even the "borderline" malicious contact wouldn't have happened if the defender properly set up out of the lane until making the catch, and then either swipe tagged or moved into the lane.
Once obstructing defenders don't get "bailed out"/"rewarded" by getting the out for contact they really caused, they will learn to set up properly & legally. (Also more safely.)
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Panda Bear
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