NCAA Collision Rule at home plate

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More specifically, how do you interpret the train wreck?

How do you interpret "made an attempt to avoid contact?"

Take a look at the runner as he is coming in. Usually he will make some type movement Eg: lower his shoulder, bring up his arm or elbow to brace for impact or punish the catcher. Sometimes it is tough to tell but I tend to favor the catcher. Did he try and run through the catcher? Look for these things. Does the runner barrel down on the catcher or initate a slide before he gets to the catcher? Was the catcher the agressor?

Contact does not mean it is malicious contact because two people are both trying to be in the same place , at the same time.

You have to experience this a few times to get it correct and even then there is always the fine line between what you see and what others think you should have seen.

Now beyond that, it quite clear what the interp is.