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Discussion: obstruction or interferenci

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May 9, 2022
shortstop33
37 posts
obstruction or interferenci
runner on base pop up fielder runs into runner standing on bag fielder drops ball, what is the call. I know in baseball you have to vacate bag because it is not a safe haven, in softball it is.
May 9, 2022
B.J.
1106 posts
I’d have no call other than a possible IF call and play on
May 9, 2022
shortstop33
37 posts
I can't believe you have no answer for me BJ. There has to be a rule. Say he is on second, only runner on base, the shortstop runs into man on second, if the runner was not on the bag shortstop would have had easy play. Does play have to move off bag as they do in baseball.
May 9, 2022
B.J.
1106 posts
SS.. the base is the runners safe haven it’s where he belongs as long as he doesn’t move into the fielder I’d have no call.. let’s say he stepped off so that the fielder could catch the ball .. now he is in jeopardy of being tagged for being off the base .. again IF would be the only call I would have if the catch could be made with ordinary effort
May 12, 2022
Rob64
Men's 50
209 posts
Runner has the right to the bag , if running fielder has the right to the base path if making a play.
May 12, 2022
Rob64
Men's 50
209 posts
I.F. runners on 1st and 2nd with less than 2 outs.
May 12, 2022
lb16
Men's 60
196 posts
Runner does not have to vacate bag in this situation in baseball or softball.
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