[Elaine "Lady Blue"]

Some one said something about seeing these players before, and that does help. One thing that was not mentioned is field experience by the umpire. We all should remember how it was to be a rookie or maybe even a 2nd or 3rd year ump without enough game situations under his/her belt, or clinicians rulings making us question ourselves, it's all a learning experience. Yes, you have to read the entire play, offense and defense to be able to call obstruction correctly, AND you may not get it right each and every time. Just be act and look confident when you make the call and stick by it.
Henry does make sense when you think about it---don't try to read too much into the rules. Every obstruction is a HTBT as well as many other situations. Experience with all types of game situations will help. I know that I can pick up knowledge each and every time I hit the field about something. Keep on trucking and learning to be the best blue you can be!!
Sniff, sniff, I miss my uniform and the dirt and sweat already! Maybe I will call again!