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Originally Posted by robbie
In NSA it is a dead ball. Yes, in general a Delayed dead ball, but immediately dead if a play is being made on the obstructed runner.
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I cannot dispute NSA rulings. However, in ASA (original post), NFHS, and NCAA, the ball remains live with a delayed dead ball
UNLESS the obstructed runner is otherwise out when played on while still protected. ASA citation 8.5-B, R/S 36, NFHS 8-4-3(b), NCAA 9.3.
Otherwise:
In ASA, the obstructed runner can be called out for missing a base, despite the obstruction, if properly appealed (8-5.B(1) Exception d Effect, R/S 36). The runner entering dead ball territory ends any opportunity to legally return, as would a succeeding runner scoring.