Mechanics Question on Catcher OBS

[fitump56]

Originally Posted by ljdave

I'm always afraid that if I yell "That's obstruction", everyone is going to stop and look at me (Waiting for a ruling). What would you do in that situation: (1) Nothing, (2) Quietly tell the catcher and BR that the ball is still live, (3) Other???

Nothing. It's up to the players to know the rules.

[canadaump6]

Originally Posted by fitump56

Nothing. It's up to the players to know the rules.

You're saying we shouldn't say anything when obstruction without a play occurs? I was always taught to point and say "that's obstruction".

[Interested Ump]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

You're saying we shouldn't say anything when obstruction without a play occurs? I was always taught to point and say "that's obstruction".

No, no, what the Deej is saying, in his slow and duh-duh way pertains to the post regarding what to do when such action is taken by an umpire. The poster was concerned that the players would stop, or ask for help, etc. Hence, "the players are required to know the rules" or whatever he said in his near drunk status.

Kidding, Deej, kidding.

Point shows where the OBS occured, vocalization announces the rule violated, add the appropriate sign (if your rule set requires or suggests) such as the fist clenched to the side.