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Originally Posted by Steve M
If this is what you saw, I agree. But, I don't see a runner using this kind of slide except when there is a tag play. Since it's not a tag play, I see the runner as just having missed the plate - so I need an appeal.
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Nobody said the players are smart, maybe she didn't know the difference.
The more I think about it, I also have a problem with applying ASA 8.3.B. If parts of the runner's body were still in a position to tag a base without moving in a reversed manner, IMO, the runner has yet to "pass" the base.
However, if you want to apply intellect to the play, consider these from the OP:
The only way a player slides feet first and misses the plate is hook slide. Otherwise, other parts of the body would touch the plate prior to getting to the shoulder level. However, a hook slide is also used primarily to avoid a tag.
Since this was a force play, sliding would only slow the runner down. So, why is the player sliding? The catcher's location was mentioned as "standing on the plate". Well, that is a no brainer for a force out. However, since there was no mention of that being an issue in the play, I have to assume OBS was not a concern. However, if it was to avoid a collision, how is it she missed both the plate and the catcher unless the wide slide was intentional? I don't think I have ever seen a player, adult or youth, just out right miss a base on a slide