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Obstruction all the way. Even the argument of "within reach" really doesn't work since the ball was moving away from the fielder, not toward her.
The fielder has no right impede the runner chasing a missed thrown ball, whereas, the runner has every right to her basepath.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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