I very often have said how stupid the NCAA rules are, and yes, it's the fault of the coaches.
But in this case, I'm not sure the rules are the problem. I don't see how this play is obstruction with the rule as written.
I really don't know what's so hard about the NFHS wording. Does the fielder have the ball? If yes, no obstruction. If no, did she hinder or impede the base runner? While some calls are difficult, the rule is not.
But in this case, I'm not sure the rules are the problem. I don't see how this play is obstruction with the rule as written.
I really don't know what's so hard about the NFHS wording. Does the fielder have the ball? If yes, no obstruction. If no, did she hinder or impede the base runner? While some calls are difficult, the rule is not.