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Originally Posted by MikeStrybel
Okay Rich, we will A2D.
On this particular play, the collision will undoubtedly take place almost immediately after the the base has been touched - we are talking a half step, step or two at most. I have never seen a B/R make a step towards second on such a play. On routine ground balls to the infield the runner is almost always hightailing it down and through, careful to not turn right. I don't work ball below the varsity level so I've never seen it. The play you described may happen at younger levels. If so, those umpires can now know what to do.
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I didn't say they do step. Not at all. Ever. What I said is that you always look for the opportunity.
BECAUSE: What if the ball had gone down the RF line - you have to be ready to go.
So what then if getting knocked down impeded the runners ability to go to 2B. Then what?
Next time you're at a game and not umping watch the runners.