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Originally posted by mach3
But why would most/all of you call interference here? Where is the interference with F3? There is a throw and that throw is cleanly caught. Where do you see interference on the fielder receiving the throw?
Or what am I missing?
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This play must be seen. It can't be called from a verbal description, IMO. If the runner is out of the running lane, and the play on the runner at first is unsuccessful, I will give the benefit of the doubt (was it or was it not interference) to the defense. The runner's option to avoid this benefit of the doubt is simple - stay in the running lane!
If the catcher had a good play but just muffed it through hesitation, no call.
High level players will hardly ever have this situation. Both F4 and F2 will be moving to provide the throwing lane, especially if there is a double base at first.