Obstruction - Page 2

Dakota · #16 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 21, 2003, 11:44am

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Originally posted by CecilOne
I was visualizing that the catcher had received the ball and then the runner arrived home and collided.

In that case, I agree with your call. The HTBT part would include did the runner have time to react, was the runner hard charging into the catcher regardless, etc.

Dakota · #17 (**permalink**) Mon Apr 21, 2003, 11:46am

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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA

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Originally posted by Dakota
Mike,
Since you call both ASA and ISF, which rule do you prefer & why (from the umpire's perspective and/or good of the game perspective)?

Though I have yet to have the opportunity to make this call in INT play, I think the ISF rule makes it easier for the umpire to make a more decisive call. There is no doubt that it promotes offense.

Thanks. From the sound of it, I think I would prefer the ISF rule. At the upper levels, promoting a little offense would be a good thing for the game (IMO).