Reply to "R3 jumps over catcher"

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1. Does the "three feet away from a direct line" include UP as well as side to side? I think it does, because it refers to a "line" not a plane. Although, maybe jumping doesn't qualify as "running" as used in the rule.

RPD,

There may be an interp. out there that indicates that "UP" can be a violation of the three foot rule but if there is, I'm not aware of it.

During the summer season I officiate American Legion ball. With a couple of exceptions (equip. requirements and NCAA force play slide rule) Legion ball employs OBR. On rare occasions a runner will attempt to jump over a fielder. I've never called a runner out in those instances for violating the three foot rule. He's either out because he was tagged or safe because he wasn't. Also, on the times that I made a safe call, I've never heard a coach or player question the call based on that violation.

6/11/068:07 AM

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