IMO based on the OP, you got it right! Every "banger" is a millisecond away from being either safe/out.
You can obstruct a base, or plate, as long as you want, as long as there is no "imminent" play being made.
If a runner is doing what he needs to do (get to the base) and the fielder is doing what he needs to do (catch the ball), it all comes down in the wash.
In other words, it's our judgement! As officials, we need to read the play, be in the best possible position to make the call based on what we see and in accordance with the rules. It's not easy! That's why we are who we are!
We get it right 99% of the time, and then there's that 1%.
Unlike coaches who are correct 100% of the time.
PS:POE for FED this year is the legality and location of sliding at HP. A runner need not slow down on a play at the plate because it creates an advantage for the defense.
I'm just curious but, I've been doing HS ball for over 12yrs and I don't get these situations! Am I just lucky or what? I WANT ONE!
Had a couple FPSRs, one RLI, one, or two BI.
Not one squeeze play. Still waiting and looking forward to that!