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I have made interference calls as indicated in the OP.
As stated in the ASA Rules Supplement 33: "Interefernce is an act of an offensive player or team member that impedes, hinders or confuses a defensive player attempting to execute a play. Interference mat be in the form of physical contact, verbal distraction, visual distraction, or any type of distraction that hinders a fielder in the execution of a play. Defensive players must be given the opportunity to field the ball anywhere on the playing field or throw the ball without being hindered."
The rule of thumb I use is:
a. If the offensive player allows the batted ball to pass in front of their feet,
I do not normally have interference as the fielder has clear sifgt of the ball.
b. If the offensive player jumps over the ball or the ball passes behind the runner, I take a very close look at the reaction of the fielder and then decide whether interference should or should not be called.
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