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[Rich]

The 45 foot lane only applies when there is a throw coming from behind the batter (or sometimes said: from the box) TO first base.

Otherwise, like every other runner, the RUNNER determines his basepath.

Think of it this way: On a base hit to the outfield, is the runner restricted to the lane? Is any other runner restricted anywhere?

In your play, regardless of whether the throw hits the runner or not, and regardless if the throw is intentional or not, play continues. The BR can never be called for interference, unless it is deemed intentional (the runner swerves into the throw, for example).

After play ends, if an umpire deems the throw from F3 to be intentional, he will eject the player.

Rich