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The problem I have with the"about to receive" part of the rule is the varying "interpretations" I run into with coaches (I discover this when I call obstruction), and sometimes partners (I discover this when they don't call obstruction).
It seems that the "everybody knows" definition of "about to receive" varys anywhere from "being ready to make a play in case the fielder throws it in time" to "ball in flight."
As I said above, for most practical purposes, there is no difference between "about to receive" as ASA has defined it and "has possession." (A couple of exceptions noted in the posts above.)
So, changing it to "has possesion" would be a welcome rule change, IMO. Not because I have difficulty calling the rule as written and interpreted, but because it would just make like easier in dealing with coaches and partners.
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Tom
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