Runner Lying on base

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Originally Posted by mbcrowder

I think the problem is this:

R2 steps on back of plate just before catcher jumps over R1 to make tag

Some are reading that as typed - 1) R2 steps on plate; 2) Catcher jumps.

Others are reading that to say R2's step was just before THE TAG... IOW - Catcher jumps, R2 steps, Catcher tags.

Not positive it makes a difference - but I see that as the crux of the difference of opinion among your responses.

I think you're right in reading the communication problem. Now the thing I'm interested in is the second. What would you have to see to have interference there?