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[GarthB]

Originally Posted by boyinblue24

yes, but it says:

except that the batter-runner MAY run outside (to the right of) the three-foot line or inside (to the left of) the foul line to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball.

What I was taught was that since a runner is allowed to do this & let's just say he did; it wouldn't be anything if he was hit by a throw by a fielder. He didn't interfere, so it isn't the runner's fault.

Let's examine what you've written...calmy and lgoically.

The runner, you say, can run outside the lane to avoid a fielder fielding the ball, right? So you figure that while he's out side the lane avoiding this fielder fielding the ball, he can be hit by the ball thrown by a fielder without it being interference.

Question. If the fielder the runner is avoiding is fielding the ball, where did the ball come from that hit the runner? And, who threw it?

Now, in case you're tempted to reply that this is the same fielder and the same ball and the fielder threw it after the runner passed him, then the runner really doesn't need to be out of the lane anymore to avoid the fielder, does he?

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by GarthB

Question. If the fielder the runner is avoiding is fielding the ball, where did the ball come from that hit the runner? And, who threw it?

The grassy knoll, of course.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by waltjp

The grassy knoll, of course.

(Sigh)

You, know, I have to wonder why I'm stupid enough to keep trying. I can't believe anyone is that fargin' dense unless it's intentional. I had a class last year completely comprised of "alternative school" students and not one of them was as clueless or aggravating.

Time to put Littleboyblue back on the list.

[UmpJM]

Personally, I'm having second thoughts.

Badminton can be a pretty "fast" game.

Maybe croquet?

JM

[GarthB]

My God. Take a deep breath and re-read my post, s l o w l y.

If the runner/batter is running on either side of the lane to avoid the fielder fielding the ball, there is no ball to be thrown at him. There is only one ball in the game at a time. Get it yet? Please, think. How can someone throw a ball at him while he is avoiding the fielder fielding the ball????????????

If he ran outside or inside or freaking flew over and is now far enough past the fielder that the fielder can plunk him, then he no longer needs to be out of the running lane. Are you following this yet?

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by boyinblue24

W E A R E O N T H E S A M E P A G E!!

No, we're not. Never have been and from what I've seen, never will be. Not the same page, not the same chapter, not even the same book.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by boyinblue24

Aww! Why?! I REALLY want to be on the same book, the same chapter, the same page.

Wow. My Acme Troll Sensor's siren is screaming so loudly I can barely hear myself say, "I knew it, I knew it, I knew it...stupid, stupid, stupid."

Good bye LittleBoyBlue.

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by boyinblue24

W E A R E O N T H E S A M E P A G E!!

You owe him an apology for this, Dan.