Interference or obstruction

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by David B

tough play but since F1 fielded the ball, F4 is guilty of the obstruction. If F1 had let the ball go, then it would have been INT on the runner since F4 would have been fielding the ball.

Generally agreed.

The umpire must determine who is the protected fielder. Contatct with that fielder will be interference. Other fielders are guilty of obstruction. (Both statements assuming something needs to be called and recognizing that contact is not necessary for either call.)

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Generally agreed.

The umpire must determine who is the protected fielder. Contatct with that fielder will be interference. Other fielders are guilty of obstruction. (Both statements assuming something needs to be called and recognizing that contact is not necessary for either call.)

Check that on my previous post...I just read this one.