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Originally posted by kellerumps
Hello all its been awhile. I have been sitting on the sidelines trying to figure this play out. I am so confused that I have sent it to NCAA Rules Interp for a ruling. I have also asked for a ASA Interp. In asking for these interps I want the rules and rational.
Mike I have a question regarding this statement.
I don't see an ASA rule it says you ignore interference. Think about this. It is a live ball. The defense is permitted to put out other runners during this period as long as the obstructed player is not put out.
Yes Mike the defense is allowed to attempt to make an out. But in this play, had the interference not occured, then isn't the outcome the BR gets first and all other baserunners advance 1 base if forced otherwise they return to the base previously occupied?
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That would depend on the outcome of the play. If all runners advance one base and the BR reaches 1B safely, the CO is ignored. Say F6 kicks the play without the INT, but picks off R1 rounding 3B, the out stands with no option. OTOH, maybe F6 puts out R2 at 2B and the coach opts to take the result of the play with a runner on 3B and a good hitter at the plate. That's my point. The ball is live until the BR is put out or all play obviously ends. The suggestion seems to be to ignore all other rules in this case.
What if the batter hit a pop up involving CO and F3 is camped near the line to catch it and the BR knocks F3 over before catching the ball? R1 now scores, R2 to 3B and BR ends up on 2B. Do you just ignore the INT? According to the post on this thread you do.
I wish whoever posted this damn thing to start would get that answer from Merle, I sure am tired of defending the original clinician's interpretation.