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Originally Posted by zm1283
Is it correct to say the runner at second on a force has to get down or get out of the way? I had a runner today who stayed upright and ran into 2B as F4 was catching and throwing. The defense ended up turning the double play and the play at first was a banger. I was going to call interference on the runner coming to 2B since he didn't slide or get out of the base path.
Also, what mechanic would you guys use when that happens? Safe for the B/R at first, followed by calling him out for interference, or just go straight to the interference call?
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No FED 8.4.2.b2 " Runners are never required to slide, but if a runner elects to slide, the slide must be legal.
A runner can stay upright as long as he makes no attempt to alter the play.