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From the BRD:
FED: A baserunner may leave his base as soon as a fly ball is touched by the first fielder. (8-2-4)
NCAA: Same as FED. (8-6a-1)
OBR: Same as FED. "Runners may leave their bases the instant the first fielder touches the ball. (2.00 Catch CMT 1)
Carl goes on to point out the inconsistencies contained in OBR, and again in this case, Rule 7.10(a) is in place only to make sure that the runner does not get a "running start" from a point behind the base, IOW, he must start in contact with the base. It also states "after the ball is caught" but it too should read "after first touched by a fielder."
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Matthew 15:14, 1 Corinthians 1:23-25
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