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Originally posted by mick
Rule 8-2-5 does not require "intention".
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I agree, but note that as I understood the description of the play, the coach was complaining because the runner did not take a direct path
to the running lane - IOW, she was in the first 30 ft of the base line - she hadn't reached the running lane yet.
Certainly, if she was outside of the running lane, then intent was not required. Even so, she is allowed to run outside the running lane if it is to avoid a fielder going for the batted ball.