Interference / Force Play Slide

tjones1 · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 06:56pm

Fed.

R1. No outs. Slow roller to F6, F4 takes the throw at second. The force play is made at second and R1 comes in standing up. F4 had to step toward third to throw to first. In my judgement, this altered the play to first. I killed the play immediately; I ruled interference and called the batter-runner out as well.

Coach didn't agree stating that the runners never required to slide. I agreed but stated that the runner may not alter the play.

Your thoughts?

Did I kick the play?

Edit: Added number of outs.

ctblu40 · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 07:27pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjones1

In my judgement, this altered the play to first.

You got the play right if this is truely how you feel. But, the fact that you're questioning it makes me think you may be questioning what it is you saw.

My question would be, did F4 have to step toward third to make the throw, or was it his momentum that took him toward third. If it was his momentum... maybe you kicked it, maybe not. I guess it's HTBT.

jdmara · #3 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 07:36pm

Sounds like the right call to me

tjones1 · #4 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 07:44pm

Just wanted to double check and make sure I'm not crazy.

I don't think his momentum as he was stationary when it caught the ball.

ctblu40 · #5 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 10:15pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjones1

Just wanted to double check and make sure I'm not crazy.

I don't think his momentum as he was stationary when it caught the ball.

In that case, it seems as though you nailed this one... good job!

David B · #6 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 10:31pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjones1

Just wanted to double check and make sure I'm not crazy.

I don't think his momentum as he was stationary when it caught the ball.

But also remember that many times it is normal for f4 to either step backwards or towards third to make the turn on the DP. This keeps them out of the way of the runner who is legally going into 2B. But you thought he interfered, so its a good call. I think that's the bottom line on this type of play.
Thanks
David

johnnyg08 · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Apr 15, 2008, 10:56pm

The burden on this type of play is on the offense here. If you think he interfered, the coach needs to coach his players better.

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