running lane interference

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Originally posted by mrm21711
I disagree, in the NFHS interpretation the runner clearly interfered with the throw. By running out of the 3 foot wide running "lane," he interfered with the throw correct? I would like to know the correct interpretation and application of the rule, not peoples opinions on the NFHS not having a clue, which is irrelevant because we do not make the rules just enforce them. thanks

Until this ruling came out I had always ruled this play as not interference, since the runner did not interfere with the fielder's ability to catch the ball, ie the first baseman could not catch the ball over his head so there was no interference. I don't know, but I bet FED has ruled this way in the interest of safety since the other alternative for the catcher is to plug the runner in the back with the throw. I don't think I would rule this interference in OBR games.