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Originally Posted by Manny A
Rule 5-1-1m says it's an immediate dead ball when a runner hinders a fielder trying to catch a foul fly. Immediate means, well, immediate.
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The action occurs when it occurs. And if it was interference, then the ball was dead at that moment. Whether I say it or signal itimmediately or not.
If I can't tell whether the ball is playable or not, then I don't know if that runner interfered with the fielder's ability to catch it.