Base Line and Verbal Obstruction?

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Originally Posted by GaryBarrentine

Irish,

You and I know this, but can anyone explain why a BU would go and tell both coaches to keep thier players out of the base line?

I can because I have. Especially with young players. Fielder standing in base path (or running path) watching play in the outfield, runner should avoid the collision but is also watching play in outfield, not where she is going. Left to continue eventually we may be sending a kid needlessly to the hospital because of a collision. A simple reminder to get out of the basepath if you are not making a play can save a broken leg or worse. Preventative umpiring.