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I understand what point they were trying to make with the question. However, the question of whether or not it is a play, in this instance, really has no bearing on the play under OBR, as the BR has reached first before the throw. Once that happens, the award is two from the time of throw, regardless of whether it was the first play or not, because the BR reached first. Hence D and F.
For FED, the BR and every runner must reach their advance base before the time of throw, for the award to be two bases from TOT. Since that isn't the case, Rule 8 Art 5-b states that the for the purpose of the rule, the act of fielding is not considered a play. Since taking steps toward second is not part of fielding the ball (atleast considering a normal fielding play), it should be considered a play. Hence A, D, F.
I will say that the play is poorly written as they never state when F6 actually fielded the ball. I know what they meant, that F6 fielded the ball and then ran towards second, but it could be argued that F6 was running towards second to field the ball and R2 was retreating because he still thought he would be put out if he didn't retreat.
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