verbal obstruction

[glshapiro]

Yes there is verbal obstruction as well as verbal interference.

Fed 2.22

Obstruction is an act (intentional or unintentional, as well as physical or verbal) by a fielder, any member of the defensive team or its team personel that hinders a runner or changes the pattern of play....



Fed case book 2002--2.21.1

"R1 attempts to steal second. F2, upon receiving the pitch, throws a pop-up to F6. F5 yells "get back, get back." R1 thinks B2 has hit a pop-up and starts back to first where he is tagged out.

Ruling: This is verbal obstruction and R1 shall be awarded second base.


What I am looking for is guidelines on what can or can not be said. Does it very with the level or age of the players?