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This is NCAA. No obstruction at 3B - it was a tag up. How do I attach video or do I need to link to a URL?
Yeah as the plate, I will always see the runner rounding 3rd for obstruction and touching the base. No way I would hold my arm up though for that long if the runner got obstructed at 3rd. Would be too busy moving and reading the throw for the play at home.Depends on other runners, 2 umps or 3, & what else is happening. But it is often going to be the PU. And even if it not, as the PU I am VERY aware of runners rounding third and heading towards me because I am likely going to have calls to make.
Also if the other umpire calls OBS at 3rd, and I see it and I also see them call it, I am probably going to also signal it so everyone is aware.
Yes the uniform gave it away I was right lol. A copy and paste link should work depending on the video player and site it's coming fromThis is NCAA. No obstruction at 3B - it was a tag up. How do I attach video or do I need to link to a URL?
Pics are hard I can see how this could be obstruction under the ncaa rule set but not any of the little kid rule sets [...]
clear as day, moved into foul territory without the ball. OBS
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If that is OBS they have another rule to fix. She did not obstruct the runner's path. (slow her down or change her coarse). I fact see does an excellent job of avoiding obstructing the runner with her bull fighter tag. Ole. I see it as a great play by the catcher.Under NCAA rules only this is obstruction all day long. The catcher moved into the base path before the ball is received with the runner heading home. Really good call. Exactly what you are asked to call and how to call it. There are no additional considerations in NCAA rules. As I said earlier - black and white.
Under other rulesets I really don't see the runner long enough to decide whether they were visibly obstructed. So not willing to say based on this angle.