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Originally Posted by David B
But I would be careful in explaining to a coach that the runner has any obligation to slide.
This is baseball and the runner cannot just disappear. But if there is intent to interfere then the umpire can make the call of DP.
Basically the runner can go directly to the base or away from the fielder, but if he's going right into the base, he does have a lot of leeway as long as he doesn't do anything to intentionally interfere.
If the coach doesn't like the decision, as Carl used to say, "tell him to play an upperclassman at F4" (grin)
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David  |
I rest my case from my last post.
And I think you are possibly missing the point of the rule. If he doesn't veer away from the fielder, than he MUST slide to not be called for interference. His "intent" has NOTHING to do with anything. I am no mind reader, and don't think I will ever gain that skill. FED and NCAA doesn't require me to read minds and figure "intent" with this rule. Avoid, slide, or get nailed for interference. It is really as simple as that.