I think if there is a clear path to the base and the runner deviates no obstruction should be called which really is not in one of my examples. It being bball season we all know the differences in officiating regarding letting them play. As a coach, I always hated the block at 1B on the pickoffs and initially liked the new definition on obstruction but coaches will start teaching the BR to break stride, etc to get OBS call when it is called too strictly.
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