I don't like that rule, then... the runner has to give up and allow himself to either be tagged out or run-down if the catcher gets the ball before he gets there and is blocking the plate? If the catcher is going to try to block the plate, the runner should have the ability to run him over.
I mean, in most cases an athletic player will be able to try a hook slide. But... takes some of the human element out, in my opinion.
THe rest of the rule is fine, though.
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