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Originally posted by BenGilli
I had a situation last year, where a runner advanced to second base on a passed ball. Once he reached second, the short stop, said, that was a foul ball, you gotta go back to first... the runner then looks at me, and I tell him to stay put, but he heads to first and is thrown out.. I didn't call anything but the out, not sure if i should have given him second base.. This was a teener league game.. let me know what you think. Thanks!!
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Ben: You did everything you could -- and the player still headed back: He's out!
In high school FED play what the shortstop said is "verbal obstruction," and the runner stays at second: He doesn't have the option to return.
Of course, in my games I always contradicted the fielder when he tried that nonsense. Some umpires will tell you it's not your business.
Don't listen to them. Continue to do just that way.
F6 says: "Hey, Buddy, foul ball."
You say: "No, Buddy, passed ball. You've got second."
Good job. Your instincts are good. Keep at it.