I'm sure you meant to add...but not if the runner's slide was in the 3' lane.
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All you have here is a mess.
 

Once the runner gets to within the last stride, there can not be interference UNLESS they do something deliberate(lower the shoulder, throw hands in the air, ect). At that point, the offense has as much right to that base as the defense.

You see it all the time, it's called a "Mess". The offensive coach is going to complain that there is obstruction on the 1st baseperson while the defense is going to scream interference.

That is softball.

Re: All you have here is a mess.
 

No they won't. Both of them will scream "interference." http://smilies.networkessence.net/s/...ty/biggrin.gif

Yeah.....
 

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Re: All you have here is a mess.
 

Not any more with the double-base.

Even with the double base.....
 

I didn't even think about the double-base.

Even so, with or without a double-base, based on everything that has been said here...The only things you will have is

1. A potential play at 2nd as the ball sails over 1st base.
2. A mess and two upset coaches.

In any case, no interference or obstruction.

Dropped Third Strike?
 

According to your situation, wouldn't be a "Dropped third stike" & if called, the runner on first, is allowed to leave, but is put in jepordy( pardon the spelling )& if tagged is out on the tag for a double play.

Hopefully i got your question right.

First Base was Unoccupied.
 

According the original thread, First base was open. :) Otherwise, then yes you COULD have a completely different play.