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Originally posted by mcrowder
I think the crux of the question here is --- did the fielder HAVE to stop to avoid the runner. If so, it's interference, regardless of whether contact is made.
Admittedly HTBT, but the original situation sounds like the fielder did not HAVE to stop to avoid contact, and that he could have played the ball without making contact. Therefore, no interference.
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I would think that the age group really does make a BIG difference in how this play is called.
But regardless, the definition of interference (offensive) is
an act... which intereferes with, obstruct, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play..
Based on that definition, and looking at the original play, I would think the runner did several of the above.
That would weigh heavily on my ruling in this play as well as the fact that the kids are 12U and don't really know what's going on yet.
Thanks
David