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Sorry to reply to my own post, but this is a "continuation play" :-).
To the degree that LL rules on obstruction differ from other levels, it is mainly to prevent the defensive player from taking a position in the baseline without possession of the ball EVEN if he is in the act of preparing to catch a thrown ball. If anything, the LL modification makes it even more onerous on the defense not to impede the runner, not less.
If contact is made while the IF is in the act of fielding a BATTED BALL, then it is clear that the infraction is offensive interference.
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