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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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Originally posted by TriggerMN
Sit. 1: Runner on 2nd. Pitcher attempts pickoff throw to SS. Can the SS block the base with his leg or any other part of his body WITHOUT the ball to prevent the runner from getting back to the bag? If not, is there a penalty?
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It depends on the rules code.
NCAA (and LL, I think) prohibit blocking the base until the fielder has the ball.
OBR and FED allow it if the fielder is in the act of making a play.
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And they way I have always understood it is, "in the act of a play" is if the fielder has to go low to catch the throw then it is nothing. If he drops to a knee and catches the ball up higher, like his head (strictly judgement there), then it is obstruction.