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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu
USA is B&W: 8.2.N.4
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Actually, the better USA rule to use here is 8.2.E. It says:
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When the defensive player uses the foul portion of the double base, the batter-runner can run in fair territory when the throw is coming from the foul side of first base, and if hit by the thrown ball, it is not interference.
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NFHS does not have a similar rule. But it does have this case play:
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8.2.6 SITUATION C:
With no outs and no runners on base, B1’s third strike is dropped and the ball rolls into foul territory. F3 steps on first base to receive the throw from F2 while B1 runs in fair territory to the base. F2’s throw is errant and draws F3 back in fair territory. This causes B1 to slow down. The errant throw then hits B1 in the back.
RULING: Obstruction on F3.
COMMENT: The ruling is the same for a double or single first base. (8-2-6; 8-4-3b)
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I haven't seen anything similar in NCAA books.
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