Live ball appeal

[BuggBob]

R1 on third, no outs, ball hit to and caught by F7, R1 tags and runs home, F7 makes a good throw and F2 a good catch. With the ball in her glove F2 step onto the plate, totally and completely blocking all access to the plate, R1 runs past and completely misses the plate; F2 does not attempt to tag R1. I make a safe call. While still standing on the plate F2 appeals runner missing the plate, R1 now slides into the plate from the First base side, again no tag is attempted. I step up and rule the runner out for missing the plate and the defense properly appealing, I actually give a good explanation for all to hear. “The Runner did not touch home plate, before the runner returned to touch the plate, the catcher in possession of the ball, made a proper live ball appeal – the Runner is ruled out.” Of course, one team is happy, one team is not – the game (and life) continue.