Out of the base path?

[GaDawg]

Originally Posted by GaDawg

Runner on second, no one on first. Ball hit to F6. At the crack of the bat the runner takes off. In order not to run into F6 who is charging the ball, runner goes in front of F6 and is out of the base path. I called the runner out. The base coach stated that he had to run out of the path so as not to cause interference. Was the correct call made?

Thanks for all the replys and help. I'm a new ump and strive to do a good job.

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If you weren't trying, you wouldn't be here. Don't beat yourself up--even on things we know, I'm sure most umps will admit (if only to themselves!) making mistakes when they knew better. In the print version of the OBR I have, it states you will make mistakes. I think that certainly applies to LL umps, HS umps, and anyone else, not just OBR umps! Keep at it--you'll get better.