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Originally Posted by Jim Krueger
Runner from second is trying to score on a base hit. As throw comes in from third baseman, catcher is standing in baseline waiting for ball in a position that totally denies access to plate. As runner slides in, a perfect relay throw arrives and a tag is applied milliseconds before any contact occurs. Was this obstruction or just a great play?
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Depends on the rules.
In school and LL the fielder cannot block the plate until he actually has the ball.
In OBR and NCAA the fielder can be there if he is in the act of fielding the ball.