Fed OBS and train wreck

[BRUMP]

Guys I'm out and don't have access to a rule book. Can anyone give me a quick rule quote and citation for fed OBS and potential train wreck?

Thanks

[Jocko]

Can you be a bit more specific?

[BRUMP]

Can you be a bit more specific?

I need a quote and cite regarding the FED definition of obstruction and if possible if anyone has a FED casebook any case plays where a train wreck would be applicable.

[johnnyg08]

Obstruction is an automatic award of one additional base in FED. It is also judgment.

ART. 1 . . . Obstruction is an act (intentional or unintentional, as well as ­physical or verbal) by a fielder, any member of the defensive team or its team ­personnel that hinders a runner or changes the pattern of play as in 5-1-3 and 8-3-2; or when a catcher or fielder hinders a batter as in 5-1-2b, 8-1-1e, 8-3-1c and 8-3-2. When obstruction occurs, the ball becomes dead at the end of playing action and the umpire has authority to determine which base or bases shall be awarded the runners according to the rule violated (Exceptions 8-4-2c, 8-4-2d).

2.22.1 SITUATION A:

R1 attempts to steal second. F2, upon receiving the pitch, throws a pop-up to F6. F5 yells "get back, get back." R1 thinks B2 has hit a pop-up and starts back to first where he is tagged out.

RULING: This is verbal obstruction and R1 shall be awarded second base.

2.22.1 SITUATION B:

B1 hits the ball into the gap. He rounds first and heads to second base. F6 blocks the base (a) while the outfielder still has the ball, (B) after F6 catches the ball, or © the ball is in motion from the outfield and F6 will probably make a play on B1.

RULING: Obstruction in (a); legal in (B); obstruction in © if F6 denies access to the base without possession of the ball.

2.22.1 SITUATION C:

R1 is advancing to score when F7 throws home. F2 completely blocks home plate with his lower leg/knee while (a) in possession of the ball or (B) while juggling and attempting to secure the ball or © before the ball has reached F2.

RULING: Legal in (a); obstruction in (B) and © if the catcher denied access to home plate prior to securely possessing the ball.

[BRUMP]

Obstruction is an automatic award of one additional base in FED. It is also judgment.

ART. 1 . . . Obstruction is an act (intentional or unintentional, as well as ­physical or verbal) by a fielder, any member of the defensive team or its team ­personnel that hinders a runner or changes the pattern of play as in 5-1-3 and 8-3-2; or when a catcher or fielder hinders a batter as in 5-1-2b, 8-1-1e, 8-3-1c and 8-3-2. When obstruction occurs, the ball becomes dead at the end of playing action and the umpire has authority to determine which base or bases shall be awarded the runners according to the rule violated (Exceptions 8-4-2c, 8-4-2d).

2.22.1 SITUATION A:

R1 attempts to steal second. F2, upon receiving the pitch, throws a pop-up to F6. F5 yells "get back, get back." R1 thinks B2 has hit a pop-up and starts back to first where he is tagged out.

RULING: This is verbal obstruction and R1 shall be awarded second base.

2.22.1 SITUATION B:

B1 hits the ball into the gap. He rounds first and heads to second base. F6 blocks the base (a) while the outfielder still has the ball, (B) after F6 catches the ball, or © the ball is in motion from the outfield and F6 will probably make a play on B1.

RULING: Obstruction in (a); legal in (B); obstruction in © if F6 denies access to the base without possession of the ball.

2.22.1 SITUATION C:

R1 is advancing to score when F7 throws home. F2 completely blocks home plate with his lower leg/knee while (a) in possession of the ball or (B) while juggling and attempting to secure the ball or © before the ball has reached F2.

RULING: Legal in (a); obstruction in (B) and © if the catcher denied access to home plate prior to securely possessing the ball.

Thanks I I appreciate it.

[johnnyg08]

no problem. fill us in later on why you had such an urgent request

[BRUMP]

no problem. fill us in later on why you had such an urgent request

I'm on a school sponsored charity retreat. Was supposed to be all weekend but its ending at 1 today due to sandy. I have nothing but my cell phone. I had a rule question from another youth umpire. I knew the rule but wanted to make sure I gave him the correct terminology. Thanks Johnny