NCAA says that the runner may not slide in the direction of the fielder. If the runner slides on the same side of the base as the fielder considered by the NCAA "in the direction"? No contact, no altering the play of the fielder, just slide next to the base but on the same side as the fielder.

Without seeing it it's probably a "don't do that." If he doesn't alter then it most likely nothing, but if he causes the fielder to jump or change in any way I think you have to bang the double. MHO

You quoted the rule. Note that this portion of the rule doesn't include "and makes contact or alters the play". So, this is interference and two are out.

Why do you people rule a double play? There was nothing in the question to imply a batter/runner. Or that the runner slid into 2B.

Bob

Well, the title of the thread was "force play slide rule". THat surely implies a BR -- and a DP. You're right though, it doesn't imply 2B. Then again, the specific base doesn't matter.

NCAA changed the wording you quote from previous years.

As you may already know, anytime the runner makes an illegal slide you've got a guaranteed arguement if you don't call out two.

What is the "official" position of the NCAA on the interp.?

THX

Im not quite sure what answer your looking for but according to Rule 8 Section 4, It clearly stated the intent of this rule is to ensure the safety of the defensive player. "This is a safety as well as an interference rule. Force play slide rule , your son is playing second or short, How would you want this called? If your gonna error, error on the side of safety.Two outs. Dlb play, go sit down.