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Originally posted by Dakota
I'm waiting, Mike, for your annual rant on this rule! 
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I have partially changed my position on this rule since Henry Pollard clarified the term "errant throw" for me.
I still consider it a "lazy coach/player rule" as if those playing first where properly trained, the double base (DB) would not be necessary.
The purpose of the DB is to avoid collisions at 1B and that is the manner in which the rules are written. If the play is coming from the foul side, the runner and/or defender may use either part of the DB.