NCAA rules dictate that this is a safety and interference rule and the ability of the defense to turn a double play is inconsequential. The runner must slide directly into the base on the ground in a direct line between the two bases. The runner may slide out of this line as long as it is AWAY from the defender to avoid making contact or altering the play of the defender.
NCAA allows the runner to slide through the base as long as it continues to be in the direct line. NFHS does not allow the slide to go through the bag. The NFHS rules says 2-32 Art.2 “a slide is illegal if c. except at home plate, the runner goes beyond the base and then makes contact with or alters the play of the fielder then he is out. This does not apply to Home Plate.
Another way to look at it is the fielder is protected on two sides of the bag in NCAA, and 3 sides of the bag in High School. Reminder : The Force Play Slide Rule is not only applicable on a 2B to 1B Double Play.
OBR (Official Baseball Rules) state that runner must begin slide before reaching base. Must attempt to reach base with hand or foot, and remain on base (no slide through to contact). No alteration of pathway for the purpose of contacting fielder.
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