Reply to "rundown"

Thanks to all who contributed. Those who questioned our "no-Head first slide" rule, (and coach2709, please note the my punctuation that you have taught me - it will be added to the "no malicious contact" rule) you are preaching to the choir. We have 9 communities involved and each commissioner gets a vote. I may be the pilot but the ship goes where the most tugboat captains push it.
I had a good laugh at our "No malicious contact" wording. Of course I'll bet 99% of home plate meetings got this right, but as I used to say to my old friend "Our rules are always one year behind our sharpest coach!" So I will fix the punctuation.
But wouldn't you have to write it "No no malicious contact"? Just kidding guys.....
As to the quality of the umpires, I would place them at the 13 - 14 old level with much to learn. The BU had shorts and tennis shoes on, did not know that "A" position IS NOT in the 1st base coaching box, and once assumed his "B" position but I had to ask him to move since my R1 could not see the pitcher. Yes he was that far off! With so many good umpire associations to choose from, I can't understand how this community thinks they are better off with in-house umpires.
Finally, I want to answer Jimmy03's point

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So, if R3 is stealing home, without hesitation, and the pitcher disengages and steps towards home to make his throw....that's a rundown?

You're asking me? Seriously though, I would say I have just been educated. The answer is yes, that's a rundown. I don't believe changing direction, a condition applied by the umps in the game in question, is a part of the equation or fits the definition.