Should you ever slide into first base?

Answer 1

Yes you can slide into first base. It has been done in Major contention games where every out counted. I.E. game 5 or 6 or 7 of a World Series, division series, or the like. 9th inning. It is not comonly see because it is usually your close or you out when you hit the ball.

Answer 2

Yes, you are more than welcome the slide into first base if the opportunity calls for it. On close plays girls playing at very competitive levels will dive to first base. A lot of times this makes the difference between being safe and being out. Plus, it just looks cool and impresses any college coach watching with how committed you are to the game.

Answer 3

Don't know if it's illegal in Little League to slide into first base, but it certainly isn't necessary. The reason for sliding into a base is to try to keep the baseman from tagging the runner. Runners going to 2nd, 3rd, or homeplate must be tagged out unless it is a forced run, in which case the baseman just tags the base. Running to first base does not require a runner to slide since the runner doesn't have to be tagged at first. All the baseman has to do is tag the base.

Answer 4

Absolutely. He can even roll if he wants to. If the runner is trying to avoid a tag he can slide, duck or roll in any way possible to reach first base. If you're trying to beat the throw, sliding probably isn't the right thing, since it slows you down dramatically.

Answer 5

Never, it's faster to run . SPrinters never slide past the finish line.

Answer 6

Yes. Despite what little league rules are due to safety precautions, there are times where it's faster to slide into first in professional Baseball.

Answer 7

You do not HAVE to slide into second base but baseball players usually do it on a close play

Answer 8

Yes, runners are permitted to slide into first base but most teams don't encourage it because when runners slide into first base it's more likely that they can get hurt from it.

Answer 9

Yes. A runner can slide into any base.