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Originally Posted by roadking
NFHS
base runner around 3rd, catcher a few steps up the line. Catcher 30 feet away in base runner base path. I signal OBS, catcher received ball and runner out by a country mile. I have to explain to the not so under standing coach the OBS rule.
I don't like the rule I think we should have a about to receive rule to give us a little wiggle room.
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The rule is fine.
The call isn't.
There is no way a runner can be obstructed from 30 feet away. Runners can decide to do all kinds of silly things for all kinds of silly reasons, but that does not mean she was obstructed.