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Originally Posted by BretMan
Perhaps I should have been more clear that I was responding from an ASA/NFHS perspective. I don't work NCAA, but remember this from their rules...
12.9.7 Base Runner is Out...When she interferes with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball, interferes with a fielder attempting to throw the ball or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball.
So, some of their rules do require intent. I suppose the caveat is that the above rule is for a not yet retired runner, and the play in question is for an already retired runner.
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ASA removed intent for the retired runner from the rule book a few years ago, for Fed:
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8-16-c. After beind declared out . . . a runner interferes with a defensive player's opportunity to make a play on another runner . . .
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Intent not necessary.