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"Reply to JEL.
Thanks for the input JEL.
In answer to yout question about #6.
At the time the out was called, I called time.
A got the BU's attention and called for a conference.
The BU, who was a 14-year-old-girl turned and walked away.
At that time I approached the PU and ask if he saw the play.
The approach was by the book as many an umpire in my area will vouch for my on-field protocal.
As for the conduct of my team and followers. They were good.
Of course you always have at least one parent who will give Blue the blues but I try to keep them in check. I have a standing rule. If I raise my hand to the "Peanut gallery" on my side it means that's enough. I have been known to bench a player because of mom or dad's mouth. It don't do much to make me popular but it does improve my other parent's behavior.
I guess what I am looking for in an answer would be, is a fielder who gets in the way of a runner, and is not attempting a play an obstruction? I just feel like she is.
Thanks again.
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