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Originally Posted by Az.Ump
Don't forget the obstruction rule. L.L. still lets the throw "take you there".
Paul B.
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I disagree. I have not received my 2006 LL softball rule book yet (and I don't think the following has been changed):
7.06- When the obstruction occurs, the umpire shall call or signal "Obstruction". (b) Note 2: If the defensive player blocks the base (plate) or base line clearly without possession of the ball, obstruction shall be the call. The runner is safe and a delayed dead ball shall be called.
Therefore (as I understand) if the fielder is attempting to receive the ball and the throw "takes them into the runner or base path", then obstruction occurs per the rule noted above. This same text is also in the LL baseball rule book.
Sam