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Originally posted by SamNVa
So the fact that the catcher had "possession" of the ball has no bearing on the obstruction call, since she did not have control of the ball. Is that everyone's opinion?
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Throw skips as it comes in causing F2 to mishandle it and the ball ends up trapped against her side in the crook of her elbow. [/B][/QUOTE]
Right Sam, the way the change reads in the OBS rule is
When a fielder not in possession of the ball, or
not in the act of fielding a batted ball impedes progress
of a runner or BR who is legally running the bases.