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Old Mon Jan 15, 2007, 09:41am
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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
It would simplify things if the NFHS were to put a small picture showing a shaded area around the bag where it is considered a direct line. The NCAA FPSR also says the runner must slide on the ground in a direct line, but they give the runner the option of sliding just to the left or right of the bag.



Tim.
No. The rule says

“Directly into a base” means the runner’s entire body (feet, legs, trunk and arms) must stay in a straight line between the bases.

And the diagram shows the fielder protected on both sides of the base.
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