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Originally Posted by tcannizzo
Lining up between the runner and the pitcher? or do you mean lining up between the runner and the next base? If in the latter, the runner can be obstructed while in the act of taking a lead or stealing a base. But only if the runner is impeded. If the runner chooses not to take a full lead because a defender might be in the way, then you have nothing.
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No, I'm sure he means lining up so the runner does not have a clear view of the pitcher's release. I think it's ludicrous as runners often move on an assumed release and don't necessarily see the actual release.
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