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Originally Posted by bluezebra
"We all know that a baserunner establishes their baseline as a direct line between themselves and the possible bases they are allowed to run to, when the defense is attempting to tag them off base."
We all DON'T know, because a runner establishes her BASEPATH when attempting to reach a base. There are two BASELINES, (1) From home to first base, (2) From third base to home. They are marked by chalk or some other substance.
Bob
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Uh, wrong Bob.
There is no such thing as a "baseline" that is marked on any field. These are defined in Rule 1 as "foul lines." They are the two lines running from home plate to the outfield fence on the first and third base sides of the diamond. The only time the word "baseline" is used is in conjunction with a baserunner and his baseline. That is why Rule 7.08(a)(1) uses the term "baseline" when explaining the 3 feet rule. Baseline and basepath are interchangeable terms in this usage.
The runner establishes his/her own baseline, and it can be between any sets of bases. It is the position between the runner and the base that they are advancing or retreating to, at the time a tag attempt is being made on them.