obbay
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exactly!The problem you have with requiring the runner to switch to the white bag is that runners will generally be running straight to the orange one, like they're supposed to. If the fielder suddenly, at the last instant, gets pulled to the colored base, the runner isn't expected to make a split-second course correction, one that might not even be possible depending on how close to base the runner is.
in U12 LL, the local umpires just made it hard and fast that if the fielder is not stepping on the white side, or the runner does not touch the orange, then they are not touching the base, period.
the play happened quickly so I'm not sure why the catcher was throwing from foul territory and/or the 1B caught it on the orange base- the hit was near the line.
the rules make it sound a lot more complicated. kind of like use whichever base you want to. I will never forget about 9 years ago when DD#1 was steamrolled by a freight train of a girl when the throw from the catcher drew her onto the orange bag. I've always taught my runners where the baseline is and to approach the base on the foul side of the line. I've also taught the 1B to stay on the fair side and even off the base if you need to create clear line between you and catcher. am I wrong?