Leading

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by njdevs00cup

Ozzy, a coach had asked me about any rule which dictates where the runner may lead. He explained a situation in which a coach had R1 lead at a 45 degree angle toward RF (I couldn't figure out why you'd want to do this)! Since I've never seen or heard of doing this, does R1 have to come in to re-establish the baseline between 1B and 2B on a batted ball?

That's what I wanted to know - BigUmp56 was right... the old "skunk in the outfield" play! There should have been another runner possibly R3?

Anyway, njdevs00cup, don't get hung up on the baseline crap unless the defense is trying to put out the runner (tag play usually). As long as the defense is not challenging the runner (with the ball in their possession, please), the runner can just about go where he wishes (except backward).

Regards