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Originally Posted by HugoTafurst
Am I correct that there is no penalty for team mates or coaches assiting a batter runner after she missed home plate on an out if the park home run?
I'm looking at 12-9.5 & 9-5.3
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It isn't possible to assist a BR after touching the plate.
However, you are correct, the assist rule seems to only apply while the ball is in play and prior to scoring.
Have a coach lose a playoff game because of someone assisting a runner in this manner and you may see a change