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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
Yes -- I could have phrased it better.
But, if R1 stays standing up into second, but there is no contact and no other overt action and as a result F4 needs to (a) double clutch, (b) move out of the way, (c) can't make a throw, (d) the throw hits R1 who is on or almost to the base ... Is it a FPSR violation?
Certainly some have opined that it is NOT a violation because "the runner is never required to slide."
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Well, what's your opinion? Although the runner is not required to slide, he IS required to avoid affecting the play, especially if he's out. If you're suggesting that (a)-(d) above ARE violations of FPSR because in them the (retired) runner affects the play, then I'm inclined to agree.
Now if the defense screws up the out at 2B, I guess I'm inclined to give R1 a little more slack...