Here is my thought that I apply with regards to obstruction in several of these scenarios:
The defense violated by obstructing. Why do umpires look for ways to give the defense a break and ending a runner's protection to benefit the defense?
Although it is not specifically stated in the rules...the benefit of the doubt with obstruction should go to the offensive player.
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