[David B]

Originally Posted by LDUB

Now you go it. That's what I've been saying all along. The runner can either slide or not slide. If he does not slide he cannot make contact with the fielder or alter the play.

I think I had it all along, sometimes we just don't write or type exactly what we're trying to say.

Also, just FYIW, Blue Lawyer above has a good post about this whole senario which is right on the point.

If we need a line at 45ft. then we're calling t-ball and not baseball.

Thanks
David