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Originally Posted by bbsbvb83
This is clear cut in NFHS: Obstruction.
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What is clear? You have multiple options with different answers.
Assuming contact between a runner and fielder:
1. If the fielder bobbles the ball and is within a
step and a reach of the ball, the call is
interference.
2. If the fielder bobbles the ball and has taken three steps to retrieve it, the call is
obstruction.
3. If a batted ground ball deflects off the pitcher and another fielder attempts to field it, the call is
interference.
4. If a batted ground ball deflects of another fielder, and a second fielder move to field it, the call is
obstruction.
5. If a batted ball in the air deflects off any fielder and a second fieder moves to catch it, the call is
interference.
So in five situations we have two obstruction calls and three interference calls. Of course, any deliberate action by a runner will over-rule obstruction.
WMB