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Originally Posted by jmkupka
That's the point of my question... the way you phrased your statement, turning into the throw, while not intentional, is an act of interference. Is running up the line and coming to a stop at the place where the ball is, not an act that interfered?
Or do you mean that the "turn" and/or the "raise" must have been done to block the throw for it to be INT?
EDIT: Forget it... 8.7.P "intentionally".
Sorry for wasting your time...
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Speaking ASA, 8.7.P does not make any statement as to intent. To the best of my knowledge, hasn't since 2006.
No, a non-action is not an act of interference. Here is a play ASA has used in tests and clinics to give folks an idea.
R1 is proceeding to 2B on a ground ball with a 6-4-3 double play possibility. F4 turns to relay the ball to F3 in an attempt to effect a 2nd out on the play.
a) throw hits R1 as s/he is advancing to 2B; b) R1 falls prior to F4's throw. As F4 proceeds to make the throw, R1 stands up and is hit by the throw.
In a, R1 did not commit an act of interference as s/he was simply advancing to the base to which s/he was forced. Live ball. Scenario b, R1 was already absent from a specific area where F4 was making the throw and by standing, R1 committed an act which interfered with the throw.