NCAA Obstruction

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Originally Posted by Scooby

2016 and 2017 NCAA Softball Rules Book Corrections
Updated 11/17/15
Page No. Rule Reference Correction

91 A.R. 9.4.3.5 A base runner who leaves second base too soon on a touched fly ball is advancing toward third base when she is obstructed.
RULING: The base runner is not protected between the two bases where she was obstructed even if she is attempting to return to tag.



Am I reading this correctly? a shortstop can intentionally get in the way of a runner (or trip or tackle) returning to a base and delay the runner enough to be called out?

Seems to be what it says.

The case says "advancing toward third base ", but the ruling says "even if she is attempting to return".
That looks like they are saying the OBS does not take precedence over the early leave if it occurs while the runner is advancing. Then, returning after the OBS does not change the effect.
Maybe?