Interference Called?

[Andy]

Originally posted by Chuck Turner
Let me add another twist to my interference question. Lets say that R1 is still "frozen" off 2nd on hot ground ball hit in front of her. F6 sticks hand out in direction of R1 anticipating contact and its apparent that F6 will not be able to make a play on the batted ball. Still interference?

HTBT, Judgement, etc, etc.....

If I judge that F6 is not able to make a play on the ball, she is not a protected fielder for the purpose of interference. If F6 impedes R1 from running the bases, I may have obstruction on F6.