verbal obstruction

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Originally posted by glshapiro
13-u national AAU tournament, FED Rules. Runner on 2nd and F4 is yelling "back back". I (BU) quietly ask F4 to ease up. I did not get any flack, but coach did ask me why his players could not do this. IMO it could be verbal obstrution, and I put a stop to it. Is this nit picking?
What can the players get away with i.e. dugout yelling I got it! on a pop-up, or step-off to the pitcher?

Verbal obstruction is only supported in rule by the Fed.
There is no "verbal obstruction" under OBR.

It's your judgment as to whether verbal obstruction exists. I would not consider this verbal obstruction---even if a coach complains. I've never seen a player return due to an opposing player's yell of "back". Still, you may judge as you wish. IMO, you're looking up your nostril here and about to find a booger. That's my judgment.


Just my opinion,

Freix