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Originally Posted by youngump
I guess that's how it reads ... but I must confess it seems a little outlandish for an obstructed runner to take off without hitting the ball.
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They wouldn't unless it was ball four or a D3K.
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Further, if you follow the rule as written literally (at least in the NFHS book), if the catcher's obstruction prevents a hit, the coach will retain the option regardless of how far everyone advances.
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In any rules set. Don't see your point.
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Is this really how you all call this?
If the catcher interferes and catches the ball do you treat it like obstruction and wait for the batter to be put out before enforcing the penalty?
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To start, the catcher cannot interfere. And no, you enforce the OBS when the OBS batter/batter-runner is retired or it is obvious all play has come to an end.