Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota
a) "Out."
b) Arm out for obstruction. "Dead ball. Obstruction on the short stop. Runner is safe."
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Semi-hijack:
Exact mechanics here, please... debated extensively in the PONY Nationals ump tent:
Tag is put on an obstructed runner (before reaching etc., etc.,)
"Out! Dead ball, obstruction (at whatever location), runner is protected to (X) base."
or
"Dead ball, obstruction (at whatever location), runner is protected to (X) base."