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Jul 18, 2019 · 7.06 Obstruction. When the obstruction occurs, the umpire shall call or signal “Obstruction.”. (a) If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, or if the batter-runner is obstructed before touching first base, the ball is dead and all runners shall advance without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the ...
Visit Rule 7.06 (b) — The Runner — to learn how a defensive player can be adjudged and penalized for committing obstruction; and how an umpire can impose penalties to nullify the obstruction. When the obstruction occurs, the umpire shall call or signal obstruction. Obstruction is to be identified whether there is contact with the offensive ...
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With a runner on first base, the batter hits a ground ball toward the second baseman. The batted ball strikes the runner from first base before it reaches the second baseman. Ruling: This is interference, the ball is immediately declared “dead,” the runner is declared out and the batter is awarded first base. If there had been other runners on base...
With a runner on second base, the batter hits a soft line drive toward the shortstop. The runner breaks for third base when the batter contacts the ball, and the batted ball touches the runner and caroms away. The shortstop catches the ball before it contacts the ground and throws to second base to double off the runner. Ruling: This is interferenc...
During a Senior Division baseball game, with a runner on second base, the batter hits a sharp ground ball, which strikes the umpire before it reaches an infielder. Ruling: This is interference by the umpire. The ball is dead, and the batter-runner is awarded first base. The other runners are returned to the base they occupied at the time of the pit...
During a Junior Division baseball game, a runner on first base attempts to steal second base. As the catcher attempts to throw to second base contact is made with the home plate umpire, which effects the throw. Ruling: This is interference by the umpire. If the throw retires the runner, the out will stand. If the runner is not retired, the runner i...
OBSTRUCTION EXPLAINED. It is very important for coaches, players, and parents to understand what obstruction is, how to avoid it, and what the penalties are if it occurs. From Little League's Rulebook, Rule 2.00- Definition of Terms: OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball impedes the progress of any runner ...
Definition. Official Baseball Rule 2.00 defines obstruction as: The act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner. Comment: If a fielder is about to receive a thrown ball and if the ball is in flight directly toward and near enough to the fielder so he must ...
Jan 24, 2011 · Let me start with some very basic definitions to avoid confusion as you read the rest of the article: interference usually refers to an act by the offensive team that impacts the defense making a play. Obstruction refers to a fielder who hinders a runner. In the simplest of terms, interference is a ‘penalty’ against the offense, and ...
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Obstruction. Obstruction is an act by which the defensive team impedes the batting team from advancing around the bases. Section 2:00 of the Official Rules describes obstruction as follows: OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner.
