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In a minor league game, we had a girl overrun home plate while the ball was in the box. Is it true she had to slide?
Susan,
You league may have a slide to avoid contact rule. This rule means that any close play the runner must slide and if not they are out no matter if they were safe. I usually tell players to slide if they are unsure. I would recommend giving your players instruction on the proper way to slide. You can have them slide in the outfield grass rather than the dirt and without cleats. In the grass because it is usually softer than the dirt. Without cleats because if they don't know how to slide they may get a cleat stuck in the ground as they slide and hurt themselves. A good investment for your team and possibly the league is a sliding mat. Schutt Sports makes a great sliding mat that I believe costs $150-$200. This would be a great investment for the league to use with each team because sliding is something not many teams work on and there are many injuries each year due to improper sliding.
Thank You,
John Priest
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John Priest
Expertise
I can answer all questions regarding baseball fundementals from the little league to the professional level. I have the most knowledge in hitting mechanics and fundamentals and the development of power and batspeed. I can also answer all questions for catchers, pitchers, infielders, and outfielders. I also have experience coaching at the high school and AAU levels. Please no questions about rules and/or rule interpretation. English only please.
Experience
I have played through college, and semi pro baseball. For the past 10 years I have been coaching and providing instruction for all age and ability levels. Numerous clients of mine have gone on to play in college and some are playing in the minor leagues. I have provided coaching and instruction for high schools, training facilities, and the Nokona Baseball Factory.
Publications
http://jpbaseball.blogspot.com/
Education/Credentials
Graduated 2009 Associates degree in Science
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