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Originally posted by kellerumps
This play happened 2 weeks ago in a hotly contested NCAA D1 conference game. Here is the play, tell me what you think. BTW, I was not assigned to this game(Thank God!!!!) and already know the official ruling.
Runner @1, Batter lays down a bunt up the 1st base line. The 1st baseperson, breaks on the ball, then thinking it may go foul(assumed) backs off and takes a step into foul territory where there is contact with the batterrunner. The 2nd Baseperson is covering 1st.
What is the call???? Obstruction or Interference.
Now we have a protest.(That one is easy!).
Use ASA, NCAA or Fed Rulebooks.
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ASA & Fed would be obstruction, but I often fear some of the NFCA, er....I mean, NCAA rules because of the overwhelming coach's input used.
BTW, even if the ball goes foul, it is still obstruction, it's just that there is no award. Remember, there is no guarantee of a free base, just what the result would have been had the obstruction not occured. In this case, it would be a strike on the batter (if 3rd in SP, batter out).