Mechanics Question on Catcher OBS

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by justanotherump

I'll admit I'm not read up on my Fed rules. However, I know pro rules. Under OBR, if the base umpire sees/hears the plate umpire call catcher's interference, they will call "Time" if any runner, including the batter/runner has not advanced one base. So, in this situation, "Time", and place the runners. If the base umpire does not hear/see the plate umpire call interference, you call your own. Then let the plate guy work it out after that.

I don't think you should call time as soon as a runner doesn't advance. The offense has the option of taking the play or the penalty. To do that, you need to let the play continue until it's over.

[justanotherump]

I stand corrected. My apologies.

[Ump29]

Are we talking Obstruction or Interference here?

[UmpJM]

Ump29,

What is properly referred to as "Catcher's(/defensive) Interference" in an OBR-based game is properly referred to as "Catcher's Obstruction" in a FED-based (i.e. American HS rules) game.

JM

[Ump29]

That clears that up. Thank you. I am from Canada and use OBR only. Not that familiar with some of the others down your way !! (except what I pick up on this and other boards)

[semperfiguy]

What do you use for fed rules/mechanics for a delayed dead ball anyways??? I usually point to the infraction and state thats "interference,obstruction" which ever applys.

[UmpJM]

semperfiguy,

FED actually suggests the left hand held straight out to the side in a fist as a "delayed dead ball" mechanic. Everybody I know does as you do.

JM

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by semperfiguy

What do you use for fed rules/mechanics for a delayed dead ball anyways??? I usually point to the infraction and state thats "interference,obstruction" which ever applys.

I use the international sign for killing the play in which interference occurs. You know, the one where you put both hands in the air and say, "Time".