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Originally posted by Cubbies87
Using FED rules
R1 has a lead, and F1 decides to pick. R1 dives headfirst into the bag. Prior to catching the ball, F3 drops his shin on top of R1's arms, preventing him from reaching the bag. F3 swipes the tag.
I say it's obstruction. F3 impeded R1's return to the base, prior to being able to make a play. However, I don't think R1 should be entitled to 2nd base either, but according to 8-3-2, "the obstructed runner is awarded a minimum of one base beyond his osition on base when the obstruction occurred."
Just calling safe doesn't work, because it's clear R1 hasn't reached the base, and that opens up a whole new set of problems.
What's the call?
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Currently legal in FED, as long as the block happened after the ball was released by F1.
This is the play that got the NCAA (and perhaps LL) to change the obstruction ruling.