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Originally Posted by MNBlue

Mike,

I have always had a problem with the DDB signal for obstruction, i.e., how does the runner and/or coach know to what base we are protecting the runner? We may not think it is important, but I believe savy runners/coaches will use the protection to take at least that base, where inexperienced runners will not contiune to the protected base.

I have always felt it was incumbant upon us as officials to communicate with the participants any rulings we make that can affect their decision making. If they don't know to where they are protected, we are forcing them to read our minds, possibly limiting their choices.

I have no such problem. As far as I'm concerned, the players and coaches should be playing and coaching based on the play as it unfolds in front of them. An OBS call is not a strategy, nor should it provide one