Batter remains in the box. Obstruction or not?

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Originally Posted by charliej47

I will say at that age group if the batter is not doing anything but standing there, I have nothing.

It is probably appropriate to note that this is a 9-10 age group and that it is early in the season so undoubtedly you will have kids sort of lost in the excitement. However my take on it is that if the play is attempted and it is the umpire's interpretation that the B1 may have affected the play then I feel the runner should be sent back. Otherwise you are rewarding the kid who stays put and furthermore rewarding a coach who may not remind his kids to do so. Or is that beyond what the rules will allow an umpire to determine?