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Originally Posted by BigUmp56
Ummmm.....
I believe I said the fielder must be near enough to the bag (distance) to have a legitimate chance to retire the runner or it's a balk.
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Yes you did. It's a crap call. Next.
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Roder says if the fielder, because of his distance from the bag, is unable to try a tag (legitimate opportunity to retire the runner) it's a balk.
I'm not sure what part has you confused.
Tim.
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None. F doesn't have to be near the bag to make a legitimate play on R.
Your turn.