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Originally Posted by mbyron
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So, what do you hate about FED rules? (I'll assume that nobody really uses FED mechanics...)
Be specific now: "why do we have to have a separate rule set" is just crying over spilled milk at this point
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You can pretty much ask this type question about any rule-set.
I would like rule 2-32-2(c) to be changed. The way it reads now
It is an illegal slide if:
(c) the runner goes beyond the base and THEN makes contact with
OR alters the play of the fielder.
Notice the conjunction OR which means either or. I would like to take out the word OR and substitute
AND. If a player sliding past the bag and making contact (as long as it is not malicous) does not alter the play then IMO they should not be declared out.
Same on a FPSR. If a play is not altered then again IMO there should be no interference.
The way the current rule reads, the following is a FPSR violation
R1: Ground ball to F6 to start the old fashion 6-4-3 DP. R1 slides past second base and contacts F4.
According to the current rule the call is
1. TIME
2. That's interference
3. R1 and the BR are out.
Also, as umpires we should NOT have to check "bats / hats" IMO, the onus should be on the coaches. If discovered then we penalize accordingly.
Pete Booth