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Originally posted by BretMan
Yep, ISF rules for the Cup.
ISF obstruction rule still has the "about to receive a throw" clause. It basically reads just as the ASA rule did prior to 2004.
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Bret, that is not correct. ASA rule change placed them in line with ISF which removed the "about to receive" in 2001 (?).
There was at least one OBS called by the plate umpire who immediately dropped the arm when the runner scored.
Remember, OBS is the impediment of the runner. These runners never broke stride or path, so if the catcher receives the ball just a millisecond prior to contact, it's legal.
Simply sliding for the back side of the plate is a voluntary option by the runner, so there is no OBS there, either.