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I think it is interesting how this rule is written..."On close plays..."
On the plays that aren't close, the runner isn't restricted to this rule? Obviously malicious contact is covered under normal rules, but other types of contact that could occur on close plays is fair game?
Seriously though, I don't think the contact the rule is trying to govern is contact that results as part of the defender trying to make a tag. I think it is the league's way to try to prevent major collisions or interference with double-play attempts.
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