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Originally posted by gsf23
I would have also called the runner out for interference in that situation also. To me it is the same situation as a runner going into second base standing up, they are interfering with the opportunity to make the throw. If you don't call that at first, then you can't call it at second either. I don't do much softball, but isn't there a running lane on the way to first that a runner is supposed to use.
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There's a running lane in all baseball and softball. If the B/R is running outside the lane, he/she is interfering with the fielder making the catch, not the throw.
Of course F3 cannot catch a ball thrown over her/his head, because the B/R caused the high throw. By Andy's interp, F2 should drill the B/R to get the interference call. That's not the intent of the rule.
Bob