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Question
I have a question pertaining to any play at home plate, is it mandatory that the runner slide into home when the play is at the plate? or are the runners allowed to run over the catcher or pitcher covering the play at the plate? Is there a little league rule for us to refer to?
Sharon,
I am not trained in Little League rules, so I cannot answer the situation for their rules. However, I can tell you that the situation changes depending on the league. There is no baseball rule that requires sliding at a base, but many youth organizations have rules that require it.
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Baseball Instruction
Answers by Expert:
Andrew Senger
Expertise
Anything related to baseball rules.
Experience
I am a baseball umpire. I am certified for High School (NFHS), and work in Missouri (MSHSAA). I also umpire for local leagues that use both NFHS and OBR.
Organizations
NFHS - National Federation of High Schools
MSHSAA - Missouri State High School Athletic Association
GSLAU - Greater St. Louis Association of Umpires
Education/Credentials
I have attended numerous training lessons on umpiring. Many of these lessons including Rules Interpretations.
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