Fri Jun 27, 2003, 01:22pm
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Re: Yo, Mike...
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Originally posted by Dakota
I know this was a LL situation, but...
I want to use this situation to pose a question to our resident ISF umpire... That's you, Mike 
Does this play illustrate the difference between the ASA obstruction rule, which includes the "about to receive" clause and the ISF rule, which (I think) requires possession?
IOW, would this be obstruction under ISF but not under ASA?
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Yes, in international play, the fielder must be in possession of the ball to block a runner's basepath.
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