Three-Foot Lane Running Rule: Mitsutaka Goto Orders All Players to Reconfirm in Practice
Following a controversial play involving Fubon Guardians player Kong Nien-en and the three-foot lane rule, manager Mitsutaka Goto instructed all players to reconfirm the rule during practice. He emphasized the importance of adhering to consistent rules amidst frequent changes. The incident garnered attention after a protest from the Wei Chuan Dragons manager.
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Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ching-wen, New Taipei, 9th) Regarding the three-foot lane running judgment on Fubon Guardians player Kong Nien-en in yesterday's game, manager Mitsutaka Goto stated before today's game that he had called all players to reconfirm the rule. He added that rules are constantly changing, and they can only execute the decided rules.
Kong Nien-en, in yesterday's game against the Wei Chuan Dragons, hit a bunt roller towards third base in the bottom of the 8th inning. While running to first base, he was hit in the helmet by a throw from the Dragons' third baseman Liu Ji-hong. After replay review, the infield single judgment was upheld, which led to a protest from Dragons manager Yeh Chun-chang regarding whether it violated the three-foot lane running rule.
Fubon Guardians manager Mitsutaka Goto stated that before today's game, he had gathered all players on the field to reconfirm the three-foot lane rule. He mentioned that he had seen similar three-foot lane running obstruction situations in the NPB during his time there, and since the rule is clearly defined, he would remind the players about it.
Mitsutaka Goto also mentioned that the regulations regarding the three-foot lane are constantly changing, which is a difficult part for the coaching staff and players to train and execute. However, they can only follow the decided rules, and maintaining consistent execution of the rules is good for everyone.
Mitsutaka Goto also mentioned that the rules for the three-foot lane were clearly explained during the preseason manager's meeting, so he was mentally prepared for yesterday's judgment. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150509
Kong Nien-en, in yesterday's game against the Wei Chuan Dragons, hit a bunt roller towards third base in the bottom of the 8th inning. While running to first base, he was hit in the helmet by a throw from the Dragons' third baseman Liu Ji-hong. After replay review, the infield single judgment was upheld, which led to a protest from Dragons manager Yeh Chun-chang regarding whether it violated the three-foot lane running rule.
Fubon Guardians manager Mitsutaka Goto stated that before today's game, he had gathered all players on the field to reconfirm the three-foot lane rule. He mentioned that he had seen similar three-foot lane running obstruction situations in the NPB during his time there, and since the rule is clearly defined, he would remind the players about it.
Mitsutaka Goto also mentioned that the regulations regarding the three-foot lane are constantly changing, which is a difficult part for the coaching staff and players to train and execute. However, they can only follow the decided rules, and maintaining consistent execution of the rules is good for everyone.
Mitsutaka Goto also mentioned that the rules for the three-foot lane were clearly explained during the preseason manager's meeting, so he was mentally prepared for yesterday's judgment. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150509