retired runner

[debeau]

A pop up slide to me is obvious interference .
Why else would they pop up but to cause int .

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by debeau

A pop up slide to me is obvious interference .
Why else would they pop up but to cause int .

I would suspect they pop up to be in position to advance more quickly on a misplay by the defense. Is the offense expected to assume the defense will always make the play? Or to proceed to their best advantage if a misplay is actually made?

Not being smart, Debeau; I think it is a fair question if you assume it is interference.

[debeau]

Clarification .
We are talking a close play here .
A pop up on a vey close play will most certainly be interference .
Obviously I havnt made my mind up until the play happens and it would have to be a decision made at that moment but I would be looking for it .

[IRISHMAFIA]

Then again, considering the skill of most players today, many, if not most, do not know how to properly slide and it may be a matter of the runner using the base as a brake.

[debeau]

Now thats interesting Mike and I hadnt even thought of it .
The out occurs with a pop up slide , we have to decide if it is intentional .
As you said Mike players use it as a brake and if the INT is accidental because of this , no outs . An out only occurs if the INT is intentional .
More to ponder upon and different aspects of the game to look at depending on the level of play .