Did the rule book editors forget this one?

[wadeintothem]

we are having a conversation at ezteams concerning this rule, which I quoted it - where I am in disagreement with mike concerning his on board ruling. Oversite or not, no one here can officially delare that- ASA Must - as it is, it is there.

I dont know if its an oversight, but it is definately in the book. You dont HAVE to be obstructing the runner to be interfered with by getting hit by a runner though. INT overrides OBS -

The runner needs to slide or not make contact. It's a safety issue. If she is going to make contact she needs to hit the dirt.