- Jul 12, 2013
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Ok! I need someone to explain the exact rule about no base path from 3rd to home. Let me explain...at high school game catcher had ball 2 ft in front of plate, runner ran around catcher out of base path, catcher didn't chase her because she was out of base path assuming she was out. Runner then stepped on home plate. Umpire calls her out, 3rd base coach screaming saying there is NO BASE PATH FROM 3RD TO HOME. Umpire then agrees changes decision and runner is safe. I went up to coach after game because I never knew this rule and she said the catcher cannot stand in the base path with the ball. Runner has the right to avoid the tag because she knows she'll never touch the plate sliding with the catcher 2ft in front of the plate. I always assumed if there is a play being made on you as the BR you have 3ft on either side in which to be in a safe zone. I've never heard that this rule does not apply from 3rd to Home.