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Not at all
I don't consider this argumentative. It's just a good discussion. You might even change my mind, over time. Doubtful, but possible. Gotta show me in the rule bool to convince me.
In the scenario you gave, it would depend on the loaction of the ball in the OF as to which base I give, and also the amount of contact. If the runner in knocked down, I'll give home, if it's just a slight bump, it depends on the momentum, the change in it and the position of the ball at the obstruction. I probably won't even consider a bobble, unless it happens during or before the obstruction. I still have to think you gotta give the offense the signal only until you quit protecting the runner. If you have the arm out and aren't protecting the runner, why is it still out and how will the offense know you aren't protecting them anymore?
Rick
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