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					Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA  Look at it this way, they are basically the same rule with the same effect.
 Purpose of the rule:  to not place the offense at a disadvantage when the defense could gain an easy double/triple play by NOT performing in an ordinary and routine manner.
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 I generally agree.  The only point I would disagree with is "the same effect".  One has a dead ball and the other keeps the ball live.