Obstruction Rule

[Dakota]

Originally posted by Robmoz
Defensive posture? Based on the original scenario, it was clearly an act to distract the batter, how is that considered a normal defensive posture especially if it is done on every batter as described. It sure smells of an unsporting act.

It smells of 10U tactics - coaches trying to take advantage of their opponents inexperience.

Originally posted by SSCoach
Defensive team lines up proper infielding positions and lunge, two-three steps at a minimum in, and towards the batter at every single pitcher released ball. Is this not obstruction as the defensive "bunt technique" is being used as batter diversion

This sounds like charging infield corners, which is what you would expect an infield to do when they are expecting bunt. I agree is it probably being done to get in the head of the batter, but it is not illegal. It could be illegal if taken to extremes, such as for example, charging to within 10 feet of the batter while screaming. But just charging? No.

Originally posted by SSCoach
Also, where does it say that an illegal pitch call is warranted?

That is the penalty for a violation of 6-5B. Look just below Rule 6-8 and you'll see a paragraph entitled EFFECT - Sections 1-8