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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
As the UIC on the protest committee  , I would have to report to the others that there is no rule forbidding a runner from retreating to a base, forced or not, even if to avoid a tag. |
I don't disagree... but there is a rule forbidding the runner from deviating from the base path by more than 3 feet to avoid a tag.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
I would like to know which rule YOU were exercising in ruling the runner out. (Key note: If you use the term "base line" in your reasoning, you probably just lost my ear, and possibly a game on the last day  ) |
I gave you the rule - 8.7.A. And note that I never used "base line."
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
BTW, I don't have to prove you wrong, you need to prove you are correct to the protest committee.
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Not true. I ruled an out in this hypothetical scenario. You're the coach trying to prove me wrong.
