Original sentence: 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 or avoid contact with the defensive player protecting the base.Adult amateur players should determine whether they will benefit by sliding in a particular game situation, and whether an increased risk of injury will make a slide worthwhile
Edited sentence: A baserunner may slide into a base in a number of different ways and for a number of perceived reasons, including to "cleat" a player on the opposing team.Cleating is done by trying to "take out" another player.In the end you have one guy on the ground screaming and one guy pretending it wasn't him.Most players use metal cleats to create a lasting affect on the opposing player.You do so by sliding into the oposing player with your cleats up.amateur players should determine whether they will benefit by sliding in a particular game situation, and whether an increased risk of injury will make a slide worthwhile