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Old Tue Mar 11, 2008, 11:00am
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Does Interference Always Override Obstruction?
Had this play in NHFS.

Bases loaded, 1 out. F3 and F4 playing odd positions, both about 1/2 between
2B. Only about 4 feet separating them.
Ball is hit more towards F4. As F3 moves forward, she catches R3's foot, causing
R3 to collide with F4 who is fielding the ball and misses it. OBS by F3 caused the
contact [interference] by R3. Both violations signaled and called. Now What?
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Old Tue Mar 11, 2008, 11:30am
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I would call Obstruction and leave it at that.
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If the OBS caused the INT, and you don't believe the INT would have occurred otherwise, then I am tempted to agree with Stu.
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INTERFERENCE: The act of an offensive player ... that impedes, hinders, or confuses a defensive player attempting to execute a play.
Yes, a defensive player was impeded, but that was the result of whose act?
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Yes, a defensive player was impeded, but that was the result of whose act?
Actually by her own player knocking R3 into F4.
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Actually by her own player knocking R3 into F4.
That was the point I was making - it was not interference, by definition.
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