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Originally Posted by bd41flpk
The following is your basic textbook OBS play, I just would like some comments on the proper (verbal - if any) mechanic?
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Throw out the left arm and if you choose to verbalize something (different assns have their own mech), it is only "obstruction" and I suggest you do so in a low volume.
AFA the protection, no there is no verbal or signal. Think about the backlash you would have if you say, "obstruction, 3rd base" and then the runner misses 2nd base and, on appeal, you have to rule him out. We know what the rule is, but I guarantee, the first thing out of someone's mouth will be, "but you gave him 3rd base". We know that is wrong, but it is what it is. It is sort of the same reason an umpire should announce an award by the number of bases, not the base to which the runner is entitled.