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7-10: Base runner cannot run out of the base path to avoid a tag. This
will result in base runner being called out.
Base Path: The path between the bases. 3 ft on both sides

of the bag that run parallel from the base pad and centerline.
Base runner’s position also establishes base path.

7-11: Base runner should avoid contact with the defensive player
at any base if there is a defensive play being made. (This is
for the safety of the girls). Any aggressive act will result in

base runner being called out. Neither the catcher nor any other
defensive player may block a base or home plate without

having possession of the ball.

7-12: Base runner cannot interfere with a defensive player

making a play on the ball. This results in the runner being called
out and all base runners returning to previous bag before the

interference occurred (unless forced to advance). The batter/
runner is deemed safe at first base.

7-13: If a batted ball hits a base runner prior to passing or being
touched by a defensive player (non-pitcher), the base runner is
called out. In addition, if the runner interferes with an attempt

by the defense to field the ball, the base runner will be called
out.

7-14: Base runner cannot leave her base during a caught fly ball until
the ball is touched by defensive player’s glove or body.

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