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Originally Posted by Tim C
Be very careful with this part of the rule:
"f. the runner, on a force play, does not slide on the ground and in a direct line between the two bases."
The NFHS has noted that a player may slide in a direction "not directly in a line" if that slide is away from the fielder.
So, using pretty good logic, a runner can run or slide AWAY from a fielder and be legal.
Regards,
Tim Christensen
National Federation of High Schools
Publication Committee
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Several coaches teach their players to slide directly to the base which helps. Don't forget the other two parts: 1) alter the play, 2) make contact. You have to factor these into the equation.