NFHS Fake Tag-Case Book

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

The runner is only awarded the base he is going into when it is a steal play and the catcher does not throw. Any other fake tag situation, the umpire can use his discretion as to the awarding of bases. Case Book 8.3.2 SIT. E and 8.3.2 SIT B (for the previous post).

Actually, starting in 2006, runners that are obstructed going BACK to a base get the NEXT base-MANDATORY.

Did nobody get the Major Award joke?

Joe