new obstruction rule

[Andy]

Originally posted by shipwreck
Do you think we will see a lot more obstruction calls on pick-off attempts at first base? It seems like many times on a pick-off attempt at first, the fielder gets in the runners way somewhat before the ball gets there. Dave

I hope so. This is one area that I really tried concentrating on last year only to get a slate of HS games where the catcher would rarely throw down to first on a pickoff play.

I agree that too many F3s and F4s try to block the returning runner from first base. The issue is that it happens so fast, that the umpire really has to be on his toes to catch it.