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					Originally Posted by David B
					
				 The best way I've seen it taught is "avoid contact with the fielder making the play".  Seems to be a good mental approach for young players.  
 Saying you "must slide" is never a good thing.
 
 Thanks
 David
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 That's just as misleading as "must slide." What's so hard about "slide OR avoid contact"?