OBSTRUCTION going into 2nd???

[bobbybanaduck]

so you just defined imminently, and then wished me luck in the situation? odd...

i'm not saying that 50 feet is what i'd go with, i was just saying that the cutout is rather close to begin your "protection" of the defense.

Originally Posted by DG

If it is 50 feet away and thrown by a player who is even close to shaving age it will be there instantaneously (or imminently). The defense is not working the crappy end of the stick since they are not allowed to block the base unless the fielder is fielding a throw that is imminent. I just gave a rule of thumb I read. You use whatever you like, but good luck with the argument if the ball is 50 feet away.

I doubt it will slip out in an argument but if it does I don't have a problem defending it.

coach: he can't block the bag! he has to have the ball!
you: no he doesn't. the play was imminent.
coach: i'm not smart! what the he77 does imminent mean!?
you: to me it means the ball was in the cutout, and since this is an umpire judgement call I am sure you understand the call stands as called.