Slide in direct line.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

It would simplify things if the NFHS were to put a small picture showing a shaded area around the bag where it is considered a direct line. The NCAA FPSR also says the runner must slide on the ground in a direct line, but they give the runner the option of sliding just to the left or right of the bag.



Tim.

Maybe I'm missing something, but the NCAA rule specifically says what JJ posted (legs, arms, trunk, etc.) in a direct line betweent he bases. THere's no "just to the left or the right of the bag" (unles it's "away from the fielder" -- the same as FED).

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

It would simplify things if the NFHS were to put a small picture showing a shaded area around the bag where it is considered a direct line. The NCAA FPSR also says the runner must slide on the ground in a direct line, but they give the runner the option of sliding just to the left or right of the bag.



Tim.

No. The rule says

“Directly into a base” means the runner’s entire body (feet, legs, trunk and arms) must stay in a straight line between the bases.

And the diagram shows the fielder protected on both sides of the base.

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

It would simplify things if the NFHS were to put a small picture showing a shaded area around the bag where it is considered a direct line. The NCAA FPSR also says the runner must slide on the ground in a direct line, but they give the runner the option of sliding just to the left or right of the bag.



Tim.

But you know how the NFHS rule book is- everything is crammed together to save the extra half cent on paper and ink.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

It would simplify things if the NFHS were to put a small picture showing a shaded area around the bag where it is considered a direct line. The NCAA FPSR also says the runner must slide on the ground in a direct line, but they give the runner the option of sliding just to the left or right of the bag.



Tim.

Uhhhhh, nope.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Uhhhhh, nope.

That was a huge brain cramp on my part. I looked at the diagram and read that the fielder was protected in that area, but it registered as the runner was the one afforded the protection.


Thanks,


Tim.