USA Softball - Interference - Thrown ball

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

I don't think we can call a runner out for INT because we think she "wasn't in the right place".

Well, yes you can. That is why if a runner deviates from an established or obvious path and interferes with the throw, it is INT

A runner takes a wide turn at first base on a ball that F1 overthrows. F4 retrieves the ball that bounced off the fence and the throw hits the runner on her way to second base. INT? Heck no.

Correct, unless the runner makes a move other than advancing toward the base

A runner retreating to first base after a line drive is caught by F6 who then throws to F3 trying for a double play. Ball hits runner in the backside. INT? Heck no.

Again, correct unless the runner makes a move other than advancing toward the base

[Tru_in_Blu]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Well, yes you can. That is why if a runner deviates from an established or obvious path and interferes with the throw, it is INT

I can agree with that. If/when there is a deviation, you might actually be able to ascertain "intent".

With no outs, B1 swings and misses at an uncaught third strike. F2 makes no attempt to tag the batter who begins walking to her dugout on the third base side of the field. F2 does not throw to F3 for an out at first base, and returns the ball to F1 who is in the circle.

As B1 passes the third base coach, he tells B1 to run to first, which she does - straight across the diamond making a straight line to first base.

F1 seeing the runner going to first base attempts to tag her, misses, and throws to F3. The runner is still heading straight to first base and the throw hits her on the helmet and bounds away.

Was the runner "not where she was supposed to be"? Are we ruling her out for being outside the running lane?

[EricH]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

Are we ruling her out for being outside the running lane?

Actually, yes we are if she's in the last half of the way to first. By rule, she is required to be in the runner's lane.

[jmkupka]

Originally Posted by EricH

Actually, yes we are if she's in the last half of the way to first. By rule, she is required to be in the runner's lane.

From what I've learned here, a running lane violation is when a Batter-Runner interferes with a ball thrown from the area of home plate.

[EricH]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

From what I've learned here, a running lane violation is when a Batter-Runner interferes with a ball thrown from the area of home plate.

Running lane violation is for anytime the runner is running outside the lane and interferes with a play at first.

[jmkupka]

Nah, F6 trying to turn a double play and hits BR out of the running lane ain't gettin a call from me...

[EricH]

Originally Posted by jmkupka

Nah, F6 trying to turn a double play and hits BR out of the running lane ain't gettin a call from me...

Well, it should if F3 is stretching for the ball and gets handcuffed by BR inside the baseline. Coach will fly out of the dugout otherwise, and with good reason.

Just do a search for "interference running lane 3" and you'll see interference by a BR on a throw from 3B.