[greymule]

so what would the FED ruling be in a case like this?

2006 BRD Play 154-307: R3, 0 out: B1 lifts a pop foul fly down the 3B line, where: (a) R3 prevents F5 from catching the fly; or (b) the 3B coach prevents the catch. Ruling: In (a) FED: B1 is out and R3 remains on base. NCAA and OBR: R3 is out and, if B1 has fewer than 2 strikes, a strike is called. In (b), B1 is out at all levels.

Note, however, that the OBR ruling here contradicts the Wendelstedt School ruling (R3 out and B1 awarded 1B).