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Fed Rule 8.1.1e and Note 1
"A batter becomes a runner when the catcher or an other defensive player obstructs him. The coach or captian of the team at bat, after being informed by the UIC of obstruction, shall indicate whether or not he elects to decline the obstruction penalty and accept the resulting play. Such election shall be made before the next pitch(legal or illegal), before the award of an intentional base on balls, or before the infielders leave the diamond. Obstruction of the batter is ignored if the batter-runner reaches first and all other runners advance at least on base."
A runner attempting to steal will be awarded that base. All other runners will return to base at TOP if obstruction is enforced.
Delayed Dead ball
Question 1 & 2. No choice, Put R1 at second because he was stealing or/an was forced because B1 is awarded first.
As unfortunate as it may be, the catcher getting hurt has no bearing on the play.
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