2-man Mechanics, bunt situation

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Originally posted by Roger Greene

I use the following rules of thumb (actually a BB ruling, but works well for softball also).

If F2 trips or obstructs BR from behind, then you have obstruction.

If BR runs into F2 fielding a batted ball (this meaning F2 has reached the spot of contact first), then you have interference.

A bump occuring on the initial movements of F2 and the BR is a nothing, play on, WYSIWYG.

Roger Greene

As ASA considers some collisions just part of the natural flow of the game, they suggest the umpire take the following into consideration when offering a ruling on this play.

Did the BR alter their direct heading toward 1B to draw an obstruction call(I would assume this includes the BR hesitating and clearing the box immediately)?

Did the catcher alter their effort to field the ball in an effort to draw an interference call?

Did the catcher actually capable of getting an out on the play?

I would probably go one step further in the process of making a judgment on the play. I would take in consideration if either of the players initiating the contact trying to push the other aside in an attempt to reach their independent goals.

Other than that, I'll stick with Roger (and his little ball game) and say anything else is WYSIWYG. I love that acronym!