The worst thing in FED

[PeteBooth]

Originally Posted by mbyron

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You can pretty much ask this type question about any rule-set.

I would like rule 2-32-2(c) to be changed. The way it reads now

It is an illegal slide if:

(c) the runner goes beyond the base and THEN makes contact with OR alters the play of the fielder.

Notice the conjunction OR which means either or. I would like to take out the word OR and substitute AND. If a player sliding past the bag and making contact (as long as it is not malicous) does not alter the play then IMO they should not be declared out.

Same on a FPSR. If a play is not altered then again IMO there should be no interference.

The way the current rule reads, the following is a FPSR violation

R1: Ground ball to F6 to start the old fashion 6-4-3 DP. R1 slides past second base and contacts F4.

According to the current rule the call is

1. TIME
2. That's interference
3. R1 and the BR are out.

Also, as umpires we should NOT have to check "bats / hats" IMO, the onus should be on the coaches. If discovered then we penalize accordingly.

Pete Booth