OBS/INT or none?

[steveshane67]

This thread is mainly aimed at mbyron in regard to the double play thread, but anyone who believes the runner is liable to be put out after being knocked off the base can answer too.

Can you please answer my 2 previous questions along with a new one? Ill repeat them for you so you dont have to back track

QUESTION #1
What if the SS lowers his shoulder or puts his hands up in a "push up" like position, do you still have non-obstruction on the SS?

QUESTION #2
Is there a difference between blatant pushing or blatant shouldering or subtle forearm shove?

Originally Posted by mbyron

The only thing you've added to the discussion (beyond a personal remark about me) is your opinion that you could knock a runner off the base while watching the ball. Maybe you could, if the ball were high enough and the runner weren't paying attention. So?

QUESTION #3
does it matter at all if the runner is paying attention [to the SS] or not? Lets take it to an extreme, say the runner thought he called time to tie his shoes, but the ump never granted it, the play occurs, and he is bending over oblivious to everything.

Thanks