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Old Sun Jul 15, 2012, 12:36pm
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Originally Posted by SamG View Post
Yes, this would have to be a HTBT situation, but I'm curious...

Do base coaches have any responsibility to get out of the way of a fielder BACKING up a play?

Picture F7 or F9 backing up a throw to 3rd or first coming from second. The coach (in the box) is doing their thing. The field is behind the coach and the coach is shields them from seeing the throw.

I'm not raising a stink, just curious.
To answer your question, no. The only responsibility the coach has is to not interfere with the play at hand and even then, unless an untouched batted ball, it would most likely have to be intentional.
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