[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by Dakota
Here's my view/opinion...

Speaking ASA...
Rule 1 – INTERFERENCE uses the phrase “attempting to execute a play.”
8-8-J-1 “attempting to field a batted ball”
8-8-J-3 “attempting to throw the ball”
8-8-J-4 “intentionally with a thrown ball”
8-8-Q “defensive player has the ball”
POE 13-A “fielder holding the ball”
POE 13-D “fielder holding the ball”
POE 31 “attempting to execute a play”, and “defensive players must be given the opportunity to field the ball anywhere on the playing field or throw the ball without being hindered”

I don’t think the standard is different. The runner nearly always must yield to a fielder with the ball, attempting a play, attempting to field a batted ball, or about to receive a thrown ball.

A slide will prevent a crash interference ruling as long as it is a slide intended to make contact with the base.

Tom,

I agree with just about everything you state here except that no where does it say the runner must be sliding to attain a base to avoid interference. All the rule and POE state is that sliding, going over, under or around is an option for the runner to avoid being ruled out for interference.