What is the call here?

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Originally Posted by chapmaja

One reason I may not call obstruction on this, or at least make a big deal out of it is to avoid the major argument that could come from making and announcing the obstruction call. The defense is likely to be pissed enough anyway, so announcing the obstruction, when nothing is changed by it, might just inflame the situation.

As presented, it seems to be nothing. But if your sole purpose to not make a call is to avoid upsetting a participant, you might want to find something else to do with your spare time.

If an umpire sees something, s/he should make the call regardless of the outcome simply because that is what you are being paid to do. It also helps in the education of everyone involved.