running in fair territory?

[greg99]

Does a runner have to run in foul territory down to first base? In case it matters, it was on a bunt, she didn't interfear with the throw. There was only one bag at first, no safety base.

Thanks

 

[MTR]

Does a runner have to run in foul territory down to first base? In case it matters, it was on a bunt, she didn't interfear with the throw. There was only one bag at first, no safety base.

Thanks

No, a runner or batter-runner may run anywhere they please. The only rule involving this is on the last half of the distance, if a BR interferes with the defender receiving a throw at 1B, the BR can be ruled out if NOT within the 3' lane at the time of the INT.

It is a little different in each organization, but in general is the same.

 

[greg99]

Well,almost the same thing happeded again today. D3K, BR is running to 1st base when she gets hit by the ball in her back. Shes called out for INT. Correct?

 

[MTR]

Well,almost the same thing happeded again today. D3K, BR is running to 1st base when she gets hit by the ball in her back. Shes called out for INT. Correct?

Depends on where the BR was and, maybe, where the ball hit her.

 

[Sweet Lou]

Well,almost the same thing happeded again today. D3K, BR is running to 1st base when she gets hit by the ball in her back. Shes called out for INT. Correct?

Probably correct.

 

[ctfastpitch]

Unless she intentionally interferes, I don't see how the BR can be called for interference on a D3K! She doesn't know (and shouldn't have to know) if the catcher is throwing from fair or foul territory. We have always played it that the Catcher and F3 (or F4 covering) need to create a clear throwing lane in order to make the play.

 

[BretMan]

Unless she intentionally interferes, I don't see how the BR can be called for interference on a D3K! She doesn't know (and shouldn't have to know) if the catcher is throwing from fair or foul territory. We have always played it that the Catcher and F3 (or F4 covering) need to create a clear throwing lane in order to make the play.

It doesn't matter where the catcher is throwing from. It matters where the fielder is set-up to receive the throw. If she's set-up on the white base, then the batter-runner is resposible for staying in the normal three-foot running lane in foul ground. If the fielder is set-up on the colored bag, then the three-foot running lane essentially becomes a six-foot wide running lane, mirrored over the foul line, and the batter-runner may be in either half of it to avoid interference.

 

[Greenmonsters]

It doesn't matter where the catcher is throwing from. It matters where the fielder is set-up to receive the throw. If she's set-up on the white base, then the batter-runner is resposible for staying in the normal three-foot running lane in foul ground. If the fielder is set-up on the colored bag, then the three-foot running lane essentially becomes a six-foot wide running lane, mirrored over the foul line, and the batter-runner may be in either half of it to avoid interference.

Defensively on a D3K, I like to see F3 or F4 set up off the bag to give the C a clearer throwing lane. In most cases, they have plenty of time to tag the bag after catching the ball. This way, you don't have to rely on the umpire making a judgement re interference. interference.

 

[greg99]

Thanks Bret and Green....but this was a single base. SO the runner has to see where the fielder isset up and pick her path accordingly?

 

[MTR]

Thanks Bret and Green....but this was a single base. SO the runner has to see where the fielder isset up and pick her path accordingly?

Doesn't make any difference, same philosophy applies. The BR runs for the base. If the ball is coming from foul territory, she MAY move to the left side of the line without fear of an INT call. BTW, the BR does not have to "see" where the fielder is, that is what the coach is for.