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Originally posted by umpyre007
The interpretations you are encountering are that it "could" be obstruction and the bottom line advice you are receiving is that this is a judgment call. Problem is that you have to "see" the violation in order to call it. Where would a BU be and concentrationg on when this "back-back" scenario happens?
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No, the interpretations stated that it WAS obstruction, if the player reacted to the verbal "back-back." No judgement involved.
This usually happens at second, which means the BU should be in the "C" position, facing home and concentrating on being ready to react to the ball being hit, watching the pitcher for a possible balk, listening for "back-back" , watching for a checked swing and other things. Now, will you always actually see if the runner reacts to the verbal comments? No. But as already has been said, give the defense a warning and talk to your partner so that both of you are aware of a potential obstruction situation.