running lane - for throws only

[jmkupka]

When a defensive player is in possession of the ball with the runner approaching, the runner is required to slide, avoid, or surrender.

If the runner is doing one of these, the fielder needs to maintain control through the tagging process.

Doesn't sound like the runner did any of these. As described, I think I'd stay with my out call...

And the running lane isn't a factor in this play; if this happened between 1B and 2B, I'd have the same call.

[CecilOne]

Runner remaining upright, running into a fielder with the ball, is interference.

If the fielder did not keep control, was the runner interfering with fielding a batted ball.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Runner remaining upright, running into a fielder with the ball, is interference.

If the fielder did not keep control, was the runner interfering with fielding a batted ball.

Please read RS13.

I interpret "crashing" and "running into" differently.

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

When a defensive player is in possession of the ball with the runner approaching, the runner is required to slide, avoid, or surrender.

I only work 2 sanctions: USA Softball and NFHS Softball. Neither of those "require" a runner to slide.

The wording in RS13 is that a runner "may" slide (etc.). Doesn't make any sense for a runner that is 28' from first base to slide. She cannot "return to the previous base" since she doesn't have one.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

I only work 2 sanctions: USA Softball and NFHS Softball. Neither of those "require" a runner to slide.

The wording in RS13 is that a runner "may" slide (etc.). Doesn't make any sense for a runner that is 28' from first base to slide. She cannot "return to the previous base" since she doesn't have one.

He said "slide, avoid, or surrender."

[jmkupka]

and I don't believe there's a stipulation that these actions have to occur anywhere near a base... only near that fielder holding the ball

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

He said "slide, avoid, or surrender."

Don't disagree with that.

Disagree with "required to slide". Lawsuits, anyone?

[jmkupka]

exactly... the three go together. that's why I try to make it one long word when describing the rule... runner must slideavoidorsurrender

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

exactly... the three go together. that's why I try to make it one long word when describing the rule... runner must slideavoidorsurrender

JM, you're not getting it. You CANNOT mandate a player to slide.

Sliding is an acceptable avoidance technique, but if you said in your plate conference that runners MUST SLIDE to avoid contact - and they do - and get injured as a result, YOU are at fault.

[jmkupka]

that should not be part of a pregame conference, but if asked to explain your call during a gamel, the verbiage in the book is always your best bet to use:

To prevent a deliberate crash ruling, the runner can slide, jump over
the top of the defender holding the ball, go around the defender or return to
the previous base touched.

NCAA

(my previous comment was intended to be tongue-in-cheek)