OBS call and aftermath

[DG]

Last week I had 2 obstructions, not in same game, both FED rules. In one the runner was in a rundown between 2nd and 3rd and I stuck the left fist out. The rundown lasted a bit, and finally runner was tagged and I called TIME and awarded 3b. Offensive coach is saying "that's interference" from the get go and when it is all over I have to explain obstruction, not interference, and it's a delayed dead ball to offensive coach and then do same for defensive coach who comes out for explanation. "Darndest thing I ever heard" is what he said as he walked off.

Later in the week I had one on another rundown between home and 3rd. When I saw it I pointed distinctly and snapped off "that's obstruction". Everyone seemed to stop what they were doing and the tag came quickly. No questions from anybody after the award on that one.

I think I will drop the left fist entirely. The other works much better.