Coach INT

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by WestMichBlue
Where did you get the DDB? Not in ASA.

Mis-application of the rules by Scott.

For coaches assisting a runner, DDB and runner is out at end of play. (8.7.E)

Misapplication of the rules by WMB.

The assisted runner is out immediately. No DDB, no DB, just out.

For this thread, 8.7.0 is applicable rule. Coach interferring with defensive player's opportunity to make a play, immediate dead ball, runner is out, others return.

WMB

Sorry, but you just cannot make a blanket ruling when the rule specifically states the interference must keep the defender from making a play on another runner.

If there is no play, there is no interference. Just because runners may be moving when the coach, who is legitimately out of the box, gets in the way of the fielder chasing an overthrown ball does not mean the defender had a viable play on a runner. The umpire must observe the entire situation and make a judgment call, but it is never automatic.