running lane interference

[DownTownTonyBrown]

Originally posted by tiger49

I see it, and if the BR is following F3's eyes he can still put himself in a direct line between the fielder and F3 thus distracting his ability to see the complete throw.

The runner is still restricted to the three-foot running lane. Be a target in the running lane; follow F3's eyes all you want; defense has still got to make the play.

Would like to see F3 defend those actions to his coach after missing his catch. "Well the runner was looking at my eyes, Coach. What was I supposed to do?"

Maybe the catcher could come to his assistance, "Yeah, Coach, I could tell by the way he was bobbing his head in the running lane that he was watching his eyes. So I just threw the ball into right field. It's the runner's fault. The umpire should have called him out for interfering with his eyes. It's so distracting."

Sorry sarcasm's one of my strong points.