Idle thinking - "no games" is the devil's workshop
R1 on first. Batter hits ball into the gap & into the outfield - left center. R1 proceeds to 2nd and rounds to go to 3rd. F5 is thrown ball and R1 is in a rundown. BR meanwhile has rounded 1B and is half way to 2B. As R1 is returning to 2B, F6 physically grabs her. Umpire calls obstruction on F6 - delayed dead ball. BR is distracted by the obvious illegal act by F6 and stops off the base.
Now, if F5 throws to F4 to tag R1, then immediate dead ball & R1 is most likely awarded 2B and BR 1B.
But what if F5 throws to F3 to tag BR out instead? Is this just "dumb batter-runner"? Is there any sanction against the defense for F6's act?
ASA JO Fast Pitch.