Block or no block

[jack2005]

I don't respond much, but this scenario is one of my favorites.

My call, by the way you explained it would be fielder obstruction. ASA rule 8 section 5: Runners are entitled to advance without liability to be put out. Para. B states "that a fielder not in possession of the ball" nor, and here's the key point "fielding a BATTED BALL.

And since this was a steal attempt, F4 was clearly obstructing the runner for the fact she did not have the ball by the way you explained the situation. Now whether F4 obstructed the runner intentionally or not, has no bearing in this situation. R1 should have been safe.

I've read some of these other respones. And what a bunch of hogwash they are. "Replies like what about this and what about that, and I would have had to been there to see the situation. Did the runner stop, or change direction."
Answer the question with the scenario given. Thank You.