Play at the plate

[Jim Krueger]

I was hoping for a "black and white" rule reference but there really isn't one. I felt the runner was not hindered. He didn't change his path or slow down, but he did slide which is slower than running through the base. Obviously the coach wanted obstruction but not because his runner had to slide. He wanted obstruction simply because of where he was standing before he received the ball. Thanks for your replies.