[greymule]

If it's ASA, "step and reach" isn't part of the decision, and neither is the runner's utterance. Besides, this is a deflected ball, so unless F5 has a chance to make an out and the runner makes contact with him (or deliberately contacts the ball), there's no INT.

There's no awarding the runner home, either, half way or not. It's the runner's tough luck if he trips over a deflected ball.

I would have no call here.

If the play is from Iraq, however, ASA rules wouldn't apply. Most leagues in Iraq use YSISF rules (which also cover how to rule if the ball in fact does shout anything).