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Originally Posted by whiskers_ump
Being in good position, I see the SS move toward the ball, then for some reason
stop, step back, bumping the runner. If she had continued slightly forward instead of
stepping back , IMO, there would not have been contact.
Added note: Once the play was over, the defensive coach did his job and came out.
I thought I was going to have to explain it to him, however, he addressed F6
with, "I have told you to play the ball. I know you don't want to get run over, but
go for the ball."
This team finished 4th in the 18U NAFA Nationals. [Yea Wade, Ca. team]
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Glen - Thanks for the explanation, makes sense now. From that description, it sounds as if the SS either:
a) gave up on her attempt to field the ball
or
b) tried to "draw" an INT call by creating contact with the runner
Either way, I agree with an OBS call.
Oustside of this play, I still maintain that a fielder moving to field a ball and has a play, but stops to avoid an imminent collision with a baserunner, will usually get an INT call from me.