R1 on first base, no outs. Ground ball to shortstop, who quickly gets the force out at second. R1, running a straight line from first, remains standing, and the relay throw from the second baseman hits R1 in the chest. Interference? RULING: This is Runner Interference. Both the Runner from First and Batter-Runner are out. RULE 8.4.2b "Does not legally slide and causes illegal contact and/or illegally alters the actions of a fielder in the immediate act of making a play Explaination: The force-play slide rule is widely misunderstood at all levels. In all rule sets (NFHS, NCAA, pro), there is no requirement for players to slide. If a player slides, however, it must be a legal slide. On the double play at second base, the runner must either peel off away from the base to not interfere with the throw or slide legally. Another important point: Interference on this play is not contingent on if the batter-runner would have been out or safe at first base.

Base Running Archives

Apr 6

Batter’s Bat Hits The Catchers Glove During His Swing (Catcher Interference)

Batter’s Bat Hits The Catchers Glove During His Swing (Catcher Interference)

Paul Hladik2019-04-06T10:58:35-04:00April 6th, 2019|Base Running, Interpreter's Corner|

R1 on first and R3 on third with no outs and a tied game. B1 swings and grounds into a 4-6-3 Double Play and R3 scores. Then the HP umpire [...]

Apr 2

Runner Gets Hit By Live Batted Ball While On A Base

Runner Gets Hit By Live Batted Ball While On A Base

Paul Hladik2019-04-02T13:17:06-04:00April 2nd, 2019|Base Running, Interpreter's Corner|

R1 is standing on first and B1 hits a high pop up over the first base bag and it hits R1 while he is on the base. What’s the Call? [...]

Mar 23

Runner Interference

Runner Interference

Paul Hladik2019-03-23T21:25:55-04:00March 23rd, 2019|Base Running, Interpreter's Corner|

R1 on first base, no outs. Ground ball to shortstop, who quickly gets the force out at second. R1, running a straight line from first, remains standing, and the relay [...]

Mar 23

Blocking Part Of A Base

Blocking Part Of A Base

Paul Hladik2019-03-23T21:21:44-04:00March 23rd, 2019|Base Running, Interpreter's Corner|

R1 is advancing on the pitch from first base and F6 drops to a knee while taking the throw from F2, partially blocking the inside edge of the base. R1 [...]

Mar 6

Batter Interferes With Catcher During Stolen Base Attempt

Batter Interferes With Catcher During Stolen Base Attempt

Paul Hladik2019-03-06T19:37:54-05:00March 6th, 2019|Base Running, Interpreter's Corner|

With R1 on first and 2 outs the runner attempts to steal. The batter interferes with the catcher making a throw and the runner reaches 2nd successfully. Umpire Ruling: Batter [...]

Mar 6

Base Running Award When Outfielder Throws Ball Out Of Play

Base Running Award When Outfielder Throws Ball Out Of Play

Paul Hladik2019-03-06T19:04:52-05:00March 6th, 2019|Base Running, Interpreter's Corner|

The bases are loaded when B1 hits a Texas Leaguer into short left field. B7 picks up the ball and throws wildly toward the plate and out of play. When [...]