Slide (baseball)
In baseball, a slide is the action of a player, acting as a baserunner, who drops his body to the ground once he is very close to the base he is approaching and slides along the ground to reach the base.
A baserunner may slide into base in a number of different ways and for a number of perceived reasons, including to avoid a tag out, to avoid overrunning the base, and to interfere with the defensive player protecting the base. Players should determine whether they will be benefit by sliding in a particular game situation, and whether an increased risk of injury will make a slide worthwhile.
Read more about Slide (baseball): Methods of Sliding, Speed Impact of Sliding, Risks Associated With Sliding, Other Uses
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