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Is it time for the orange base?
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Coach BIll
I think they badly missed that one last night - but it's such a poorly written rule it's understandable. The orange base would make sense based on the current rules. If they don't add it, then they need to better clarify the rule that will allow a runner to actually run to the base with the line being on the outside edge. The orange base would probably stop a few injuries and sure make 5.09 (a)(11) far more sensible. What say you?
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Absolutely not. First of all, the play in question was correctly officiated. Call was right, mechanics were right, and penalty was right. Second, the "orange bag" creates so many problems, including i
Aging_Arbiter
I'd say that 5.09 (a) (11) is pretty clear and self explanatory.
Thunderheads
Flame away, ...but: The only way the 'orange' base would help out is the fact that it would be IN LINE with the running lane, and make it more natural to stay in the lane and make a proper conce
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