Interference by R1 into 2nd on double play

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Originally Posted by PeteBooth

Therefore, IMO the rule should simply say as long as a runner slides directly to the bag or away from the bag to avoid a fielder making a play, the runner is ok unless said runner raises spikes, takes a rolling cross body block at the fielder etc. No mention of making contact, alter the play etc. because R1 is supposed to alter the play.

The rule already says that. If the slide is legal, so is contact and/or altering the play.