Collision at First Base

MD Longhorn · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 28, 2014, 01:12pm

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Originally Posted by CecilOne

Is it generally agreed (in cases like this) that when a collision is imminent and the defense is trying to make a play; that the offense (runner) is responsible for avoidance?

No. Why?

The runner is responsible for not being malicious. (Heck, for that matter, so is the defense)

CecilOne · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 29, 2014, 11:22am

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Originally Posted by MD Longhorn

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Is it generally agreed (in cases like this) that when a collision is imminent and the defense is trying to make a play; that the offense (runner) is responsible for avoidance?

No. Why?

I have been told that over the years and asking for confirm or deny.

Also, the runner is more flexible in path than a defender already in position.

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