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Originally Posted by scrounge
Here is a case play attached to the rule that LRZ posted that pretty much covers the situation. At higher levels of ball, this kind of bush stuff can be self-policed...but obviously we don't want HS students doing that.
2.22.1 SITUATION A:
R1 attempts to steal second. F2, upon receiving the pitch, throws a pop-up to F6. F5 yells “get back, get back.” R1 thinks B2 has hit a popup and starts back to first where he is tagged out.
RULING: This is verbal obstruction and R1 shall be awarded second base.
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Interesting! What if F6 instead of "get back" says "mine"?
If that's not enough to be obstruction, how about if the catcher knocks the ball against the bat the batter is holding (or some other bat nearby) to make a sound before throwing the ball into the air?