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Originally Posted by Six_DanO
R1 on 3rd, R2 on 1st no outs. Defense puts a play on. R2 attempts to steal 2nd and catcher throws to F4 and draws F4 into path of R2 and a slight collision occurs with ball in flight. Based on rule 8-1-3e I see obstruction. When would we ignore and call this incidental contact?
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The contact is irrelevant. Either a defender without possession of the ball impeded the runner or didn't. If it did, OBS; if not, play on
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