Appeal play

[youngump]

Originally Posted by greymule

On the other hand, even if the runner was obviously off on the catch, if the defense played on the runner in a manner inconsistent with an appeal, such as by chasing the runner around in a rundown between 3B and home, then I wouldn't treat the play as an appeal until the defense so specified.

But isn't trying to tag the runner with your foot an inch off of 3B "in a manner inconsistent with an appeal"? I guess that was the gist of my original question.
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[Dakota]

Originally Posted by youngump

But isn't trying to tag the runner with your foot an inch off of 3B "in a manner inconsistent with an appeal"? I guess that was the gist of my original question.

You aren't going to be able to get a definitive answer on this, only examples of things that clearly ARE a live ball appeal, and some where more information is needed.

It really all boils down to you. If you KNOW the player is executing a live ball appeal, recognize the appeal. If you aren't sure, you need more from the player before you recognize the appeal.

[CecilOne]

Besides, we already covered this:

Appeal play