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I took this question to the NFHS via Randy Allen, Section 4 representative on the NFHS Softball Rules Committee. (Check your 2005 Rule book for committee members.)
Basically he agreed with me that (technically) the rules don't cover this situation, but he presented the NFHS interpretation that agrees with most of you - NO INTERFERENCE. His first email to me today:
"if the batter does nothing to interfere with the throw and remains in the box (or even advances toward first on the walk) there is no interference."
I emailed back for clarification because he used the term "batter" not B-R. He responded:
" Once the batter becomes a batter runner and leaves the box, hindering a fielder would be interference. The initial question dealt specifically with the batter in the box and a catcherÂ’s immediate throw to a base. While there may not be exacting rules coverage, the interpretation is as I stated."
WMB
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