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Old Tue Apr 11, 2006, 11:53am
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by 4Beemer
Thanks everyone. It seems like some of you are saying the whole 6 foot lane is the runners (so stay out), but it seems like others are saying that the runner needs to slow down/change directions/be impeded. for it to be OBST--now, that seems more like it. I will talk with the umps before the game today. I have a better feel for the whole thing, but it just seems that obstruction can be the result of most plays. I guess I will just try to use it for my advantage. I do give you upms much credit, though!
Okay, you're getting there, but dump the 6' lane thing. It doesn't exist and can confuse some if used.

The only times a R/BR are restricted to any area is:

The BR in the 3' lane to avoid INT;
The R when avoiding a tag.

Other than those two instances, the offense can run anywhere they please.
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