Runner int ?

[Slim Jim]

Fed rules. If a ground ball is hit to F6 and the runner stop or does a dance move in front of F6 before the ball arrives would that be considered interference. My thinking that it is because it's hindering the fielder on his chance to make a play.

[maven]

It might be. If he's stopping to avoid the ball or jumping to avoid the ball, it's probably nothing. If he slows down before the ball arrives and does a little dance, you probably have intent to interfere.

 

The other question to judge is whether the fielder was hindered. If he comes up with the ball cleanly and gets off a good throw, it's probably nothing, even with intent to interfere. Benefit of any doubt way to the defense.

 

2 matters to judge, and both can be challenging: that's why we get paid the big $$$.

[Slim Jim]

Thanks. That helps give me more insight on it. Didn't think about it like that. I have never called it or really seen it. Just a thought I had if or when I see it how to judge it.