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For OBS to occur the runner HAS to do something as a result of the fielder. Change direction, slow down, stutter step trip etc. So if the fielder has the ball it doesn't count, but any other time it is OBS. BUT, and I have seen it called, the runner has to react to the fielder to be able to get an OBS call. I had a coach ask me about the 2nd basewoman covering on a bunt saying she was covering too much base (fed only white bag) I watched and to me she was covering a lot of the bag, BUT the runners never slowed, or turned or reacted to her presence so there was no OBS. I am sure that someone will correct me if I am wrong but to me being in the way is not enough for OBS, you have to "be in the way" and cause the runner to react to it.
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