Catcher throws to 3B

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Originally Posted by jhelbling

I coach little league ball (11 years old). Batter is still in batter's box so I know he is entitled to the box - but batter inadvertantly blocks throw to 3B.

Any ruling on that specifically?

The batters box is not a safe haven. The batter is only protected to the extent of not interfering, (action witch hinders or prevents the catcher), with the attempt to make a play on the runner.

You may wish to look up 6.06c coupled with the definition of interference in 2.0