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Originally Posted by M Anthony
"Illegal slide (rule 2-32) Interpretation is that the runner must be able to reach the base with a hand or foot or it is interference. Can't roll block or throw cross body block "
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Just for my benefit, what are you quoting here?
Looked like a slide to me. He landed on his hip and stayed down through contact. A roll block or body block usually entails a runner staying high and/or rolling over so that he's basically hitting the fielder with his shoulders or back.
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Tue Oct 16, 2012, 11:00am
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