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Originally Posted by okla21fan
While I understand what you are saying:
We are taught this mechanic from the umpire manual
"There are four times when the base umpire will make the call at third base.
1) On the B/R on a triple with no runners on base
2) On the last runner into third base
3) On a lone runner on fly ball advancement
4) On any return throw from the plate area or cut of by a player."
As soon as there was a 'return' throw, (and I button hooked from the C slot), I was drawn into to the call at third.
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Yes, immediately, but not ad infinitum. How many obstruction calls did you miss behind you on the other runners?
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