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Originally Posted by Rich Ives
Because the runner's entitled to attempt to run the bases and get to the base. The rule applies everywhere, not just at home or at a base. And if the tag attempt is away from a base (in a rundown for example) you don't want to always require a slide then do you? You need an alternative.
Yes, he could make contact while going around. But, if the runner starts to go around and the fielder moves into his path and "causes" the contact you don't want the onus on the runner - do you?
Do you want to require runners to give up?
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No, I just want them to slide or avoid contact. If contact is made it should be done while sliding, with some exceptions. For instance if the play is well up the line, the runner is not going to slide or if the fielder initiates contact. I just like the "avoid contact" ruling better, that's all.