Still there
This play now requires an appeal. F5 must state why he is tagging (live ball appeal). The coach can request time and also make an appeal without tagging the runner (dead ball appeal).
If the appeal has not been made before the next play initiated by the defense (e.g. a pitch, an intentionally walked batter, or a pick-off attempt)then, opportunity to make the appeal is ended and the runner cannot now be called out for missing 1st.
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"There are no superstar calls. We don't root for certain teams. We don't cheat. But sometimes we just miss calls." - Joe Crawford
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