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I'm going to take a shot at this. It seems easy to me, but I may be missing something.
I've got the batter out for one of two reasons:
1. The step backwards before reaching first base
2. The caught fly ball
I can't see a case for interference on the BR as the pitcher had opportunity to catch the pop fly. The fact that the ball hit the batter does not change its status as a fly ball. If another defensive player catches it before it hits the ground, its a caught fly ball, batter out.
I can't come up with any reason that the coach might think its OK to have the BR circle the bases.
I think that there is more to this and I'm willing to be convinced otherwise.
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