- May 17, 2012
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I searched for this but couldn't find it specifically.
Runner on 1B and ball hit two SS who tries to turn unassisted double play. Runner from 1B does not attempt to slide into 2B and is standing point blank in front of SS who raised her arm to throw to 1B. Since SS did not want to hit the runner she did not make the throw.
Umpire said no interference since SS didn't complete the throw.
Understanding that the runner doesn't have to slide (has to avoid?) i didn't think you HAD to throw it to get interference. Specifically I was thinking about a runner stealing third and the batter steps out of the box and is in the catchers throwing lane.
This was USSSA if it matters.
I just want to get this straight in my mind.
Runner on 1B and ball hit two SS who tries to turn unassisted double play. Runner from 1B does not attempt to slide into 2B and is standing point blank in front of SS who raised her arm to throw to 1B. Since SS did not want to hit the runner she did not make the throw.
Umpire said no interference since SS didn't complete the throw.
Understanding that the runner doesn't have to slide (has to avoid?) i didn't think you HAD to throw it to get interference. Specifically I was thinking about a runner stealing third and the batter steps out of the box and is in the catchers throwing lane.
This was USSSA if it matters.
I just want to get this straight in my mind.