FED - Force Play Slide Rule

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by David Emerling

I would like to get some opinions on something that has become a hot topic in my area recently.

Is a forced runner in violation of the FPSR when he a) slides past the bag, or b) slides off to the side away from the fielder when, in both cases he makes no contact with the fielder nor hinders/complicates the play in any manner? Should an automatic out be called on the BR in such cases?

Thanks!

David Emerling
Memphis, TN

Not an out in either case.

[jdmara]

Agree with Bob. If the runner does not hinder or contact the defense, he is not in violation

-Josh

[Ump153]

Since the FED clinic specifically stated that when no contact or hindrance occurs the "iileagl slide is to be ignored" , I'd have to say, no, not an out.

[MajorDave]

See 2-32-1 and 2 for definition of slide. It explains it pretty well (for once) and then 8-4-2-b also covers it.

In short, those other guys posting before me are correct. I just thought a rule reference might help (a little).