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Originally Posted by TwoBits
I do not like the wording "seek to avoid contact"
Baseball contrary to popular belief IS a contact sport. The rule is vague and can cause all kinds of problems the way it is worded.
Also, suppose a runner comes in standing up when a play is evident. Is that act alone reason to call the out. As I mentioned even though a tag play is evident doesn't mean the runner has the three choices you gave. If the ball gets away or the throw is off line why does the runner have to slide, Go around or seek to avoid contact.
Whenever a league puts in it's own "house rule" beware.
USSSA should have simply adopted the FED/NCAA rule as WRITTEN without adding their own nuances to it.
Pete Booth
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Pete,
Sadly you're correct. Give it a few more years and if there is contact on the field someone will expect a call.
Lawsuits will eventually ruin the game of baseball as we knew it when we were growing up.
Combine the mentality we played with, "if he's in the way run over him" with the rule changes of today and kids can't help but be confused.
Thanks
David