Dirty trick, but illegal?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Stripe

If F3 was not moving to position himself for a play but was deliberately trying to obstruct the view of the runner, yes I would take action under rule 9.01 c & d.

(c) Each umpire has authority to rule on any point not specifically covered in these rules.
(d) Each umpire has authority to disqualify any player, coach, manager or substitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct or language, and to eject such disqualified person from the playing field. If an umpire disqualifies a player while a play is in progress, the disqualification shall not take effect until no further action is possible in that play.

Since I do not have my ASA Fastpitch Rules Book in front of me but do have my NFHS Fastpitch Softball Rules in front of me I will confine my comments to NFHS Rules.


Stripe:

Please tell me you are joking. First, we are discussing NFHS fastpitch softball rules, not OBR rules; wrong sport. Second, even if we were discussing NFHS fastpitch softball rules, NFHS R10-S2-A3g does not apply. The first baseman can position herself anywhere she wants in fair territory. The offense is going to get over it. Please read my earlier post in this thread.

MTD, Sr.