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Originally posted by chas
So what happens when R1 is running to first and F5's toss veers to the inside of the bag right in R1's path? If F3 goes for the ball and makes contact with R1 while not in possession of the ball that's OBS. I can't see any player not going for the ball because OBS is going to be called. I don't think any coaches will teach their troops to not make an attempt on a slightly errant toss because OBS might be called.If avoiding collisions is the meat behind this rule, I don't think it's going to happen any time soon. Same goes for R1 trying to steal second and F2's throw goes to the second base side of second base, the fielder is going to go for the ball and R1 is more than likely going to collide with the fielder. I think this used to be just a collision but now it's OBS correct?
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Both are HTBT, but I cannot see any reason why you wouldn't protect a runner.
It certainly isn't the runner's fault that the defense cannot throw and/or catch the ball.
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Tue Nov 16, 2004, 09:17pm
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