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Originally posted by CecilOne
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Originally posted by Dakota
While we're on the subject of the safety base, the rule should also allow the batter-runner to use either base whenever the defense is on the orange, whether or not the defense is using the base legally. Rationale: the batter-runner is wheeling hard to 1st and not locating the ball to determine where the throw is coming from.
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I don't agree. The safety base was developed to avoid collisions, so the BR should be required to use the section not used by the defense. True, the BR does not know where the throw is coming from, but should see the fielder. That also would be consistent with runners having responsibility to avoid collisions. [/B]
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I'm not sure we are disagreeing here, at least not much. What I am talking about is the BR may have no clue (and should not be required to know) where the throw is coming from. Yet, if the throw is coming from fair territory and the defense is on the orange bag, the BR is still required to use the
orange bag, the way the rule is written. I say if the defense is on the orange, then the BR may use the white regardless of where the throw is coming from.
And, the reason for allowing the BR to choose is for a defensive player who is in the middle - the safest path may be to either side.
And, this really doesn't change the collision rule, but it does affect the missed base / appeal rule.