ASA obstruction clarification needed

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Originally Posted by mcrowder

This does not say "Advanced two bases beyond where the obstruction occurred". the order of the words means something completely different.

This is referring to advancing beyond the area between the two bases where the obstruction occurred (ie the part of the rule that protects the runner between these bases). It's ADDITIONAL protection for a runner ... not a LIMIT on protection.

And yes... it could be worded better --- like adding the word 'between' after bases at a minimum.

I don't know. I had no problem reading or understanding the rule.

After all, this is simply a reference to part of the rule with which every umpire should already familiar. I don't see any reason for every paragraph to be so rule-specific as to cause more issues than necessary. If you don't think that is a valid point, try reading the NCAA rules for football.