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Originally Posted by DG
I don't have a 2006 BRD anymore, gave it away to a new umpire. The 2008 version on page 15 is talking about "last time by returns". However, the 2004 version of J/R I have does have the quote you mention from page 76, but this is related to tagging a runner off base in relaxed action, which is not the case under discussion.
The MLBUM is clear on runner who misses home and is on his way to dugout. Just tag home and appeal and he is out, but if he is actively returning you have to tag. It's not clear if this applies on a force play at home, case under discussion.
Still looking for definitive source to say runner must be tagged on a force play miss at home on a miss vs. just tag the plate and appeal.
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Once a runner passes a base, the force is removed. I don't think that is in dispute. It takes an appeal to put the runner out at this point.
Your question then (if I understand correctly) is whether a tag of the plate constitutes a proper appeal or whether the runner must be tagged if he's trying to return. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I'd give citations, but my books are in boxes. I'm moving in 19 days.