FED - Three-Foot Running Lane

[tbird2k]

I still need clarification if I outstepped my bounds or not. Truly it entailing if we are talking about the F3 - F2 throw or if it can be any throw.

This was Freshman ball so I tend to think I used this as a learning lesson on the field and now my continual learning off the field.

The ball is hit to F5 who charge slightly and make a ok throw to first base. First has to move towards home to make the catch but does have to move off first base to make the play. As he is stretching, this entire body is in fair territory, he nevers reaches back into the running lane.

BR never enters the RL and arrives at the first baseman at approximately the same time as the ball. A nice size (non-mailicious) collision occurs.

There is no interpretation needed whether or not he was on the line or not as he was a good 8"-12" inside fair territory and never established himself in the running lane. Anyhow, I got the out and a very mild *** chewing as the coach was more interesting with arguing "when was he player was suppose to crossover to hit the bag and should we get a dual bag at 1st like softball.

Anyhow, I am hearing some would not call it because it was a F5-F3 throw. I am seeking clarification on that aspect. However, my question/ point/ example should also show that this a safety issue that we can avoid going forward if we mandate them getting in the RL on any throw provided the fielder maintains position on the fair side and does not go back into the RL.

Thoughts?

[dash_riprock]

I believe the throw must come from behind the B/R (HP area).