Mechanic when calling obstruction

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by BuggBob

My question. How do you handle an obstruction situation when the defense puts out the obstructed runner? Do you cal the out and the make the adjustment, or do you no call the out and wait for the play to end and then call the adjustment? remember there were other runners on base and they were advancing during the run down. Also, since the obstruction occurred with the runner returning towards third, do you place that runner on third and 'force' the other runners to retreat a base?

Be kind
Bugg

You merely call DEAD BALL if the obstructed runner it put out while she is still protected. You then place the runners according to your award of the base to the obstructed runner.