Obstruction Placement Federation only

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Most consider a "rounding" obstruction to have hindered the runner both before and after the base. In other words, we should protect the runner throughout the act of obstruction, not just the location at the first instant of the obstruction.

That's an interesting perspective that I've never heard before. I certainly don't disagree with it. I would never think that your could "carry" an obstruction infraction before, on, and after the base.

But if that's the case, then why do we still hold a runner liable for missing a base that she was obstructed from touching? If she can't be put out at either base, shouldn't we ignore the base miss? I know the rules make this a requirement.

Suppose the BR in the OP misses first base because of F3's position, and reaches second safely. An appeal at first by the defense would be upheld. That goes against what she should be afforded since the obstruction as she rounds the base should protect her at first and second.