I used to coach, and always taught F3 to go to 1B on all hit balls. If there is not a play, take a step inside, away from runner rounding base.
Now, some coaches teach their runners to throw out the arm and make contact with F3 (who by now is 2-3 feet off the base) in order to get obstruction called.
Personally, I don't call this, but some do. In your opinions, is this obstruction? Contact = obstruction according to many coaches!
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