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Old Wed Nov 03, 2010, 03:01pm
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Originally Posted by dash_riprock View Post
You cannot turn a DP without touching the base (or the runner). Now if the throw is right to F4 (or whomever is covering), and he pulls off just as he receives the throw, he's getting the benefit of the doubt. But an out without touching the base at all (aka the neighborhood play) - no way. Safe - off the bag.
Not at any significant level of ball... generally, if the player is straddling the base, they'll get credit for the touch even if they aren't touching it.
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