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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Well, I haven't done U-trip since the mid-90s, but you have one of three options: interference by a runner who has already scored, a blocked ball situation (offensive equipment, not defensive), or nothing.
I had a similar situation where a throw from the outfield to 3B was off. It bounced off the on-deck batter's foot and popped up into the air, where the pitcher caught it cleanly. The pitcher threw to home and nearly got the runner going home. If anything, the little tap aided the defense instead of hindering, so I ruled that nothing happened.
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that is what I ruled by allowing R2 to go back to 3rd and R3 to go back to second, basically "no harm no foul"
but I had no rulebook justification for it. On the flip side my assertiveness and confidence made it seem like I knew what I was doing so both coaches took the ruling without a peep. 
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