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There is identical prohibition on a runner sliding head-first while advancing (in the Major division and below) in both Little League Softball and Little League Baseball. The runner is out, and the ball remains live [(Rule 7.08(a)(4)]. Runners may dive head-first when returning to a base.
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The rule is, “slide, or attempt to get around.”. We will...
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No. Little League does not have a “Must Slide” rule for a...
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The rule is, “slide, or attempt to get around.”. We will explain and define whether, or not, a base runner is required to slide into a base if a play at that base is imminent. The situation described below is applicable in all levels of Little League Baseball® and Little League Softball®.
No. Little League does not have a “Must Slide” rule for a runner sliding into home or any other base. However, any runner is out when not making a physical attempt (to slide) in order to avoid a collision while a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make the tag.
18 lip 2019 · (3) the runner does not slide or attempt to get around a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make the tag; or. A.R.— There is no “must slide rule.” (4) Little League (Major) and below only: the runner slides head first while advancing.
There is no "must slide" rule. When the fielder has the ball in his/her possession and is waiting to tag the runner, the runner has two choices; slide OR attempt to get around the fielder. He/she may NOT deliberately or maliciously contact the fielder, but he/she is NOT required to slide.
The runner must always slide when the play is close. There is no "must slide" rule. When the fielder has the ball in his possession, the runner has two choices; slide OR attempt to get around the fielder. He may NOT deliberately or maliciously contact the fielder, but he is NOT required to slide.
Have you ever been confused about whether a runner has to slide when approaching a base when a tag may be made? Truth is, they don’t have to slide if they make an attempt to get around a fielder. This FAQ will help clear up things for you. Rule 7.08 (3) for both baseball and softball reads:
