Batted ball to left center, runner MISSES first base and runs into the first baseman upon returning to the bag, then turns back to second base and STOPS two/three steps off first. The ball is now being thrown into second base when the third base coach yells at the runner to continue on to second base claiming "OBSTRUCTION". The ball is now at second base and the runner is midway to the bag, then tagged when she reaches second. The umpire grants the runner second base based on her discretion. Keep in mind that the runner initially missed first base and ran into the first baseman upon her return to the first base bag, then stopped after taking two/three steps off first, no further contact was made.
Understanding that this is a judgement call by the umpire, what is the rule when the runner returns to the bag on their own, then stops advancing. There was no reasonable way for the runner to reach second base after they had missed first base initially.
This is incorrect. Since the obstruction occurred between first and second, the award is second base. If the runner doesn't go back to correct his base running error prior to touching second, then he
Finally ... you guys have some use for my softball expertise!
First thing, none of your major softball orgs (USA, USSSA, PGF, NFHS, or NCAA) have any “automatic advancement” award. @aaluck is ri
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Batted ball to left center, runner MISSES first base and runs into the first baseman upon returning to the bag, then turns back to second base and STOPS two/three steps off first. The ball is now being thrown into second base when the third base coach yells at the runner to continue on to second base claiming "OBSTRUCTION". The ball is now at second base and the runner is midway to the bag, then tagged when she reaches second. The umpire grants the runner second base based on her discretion. Keep in mind that the runner initially missed first base and ran into the first baseman upon her return to the first base bag, then stopped after taking two/three steps off first, no further contact was made.
Understanding that this is a judgement call by the umpire, what is the rule when the runner returns to the bag on their own, then stops advancing. There was no reasonable way for the runner to reach second base after they had missed first base initially.
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Why are either of you talking baseball when this was a softball question!
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This is incorrect. Since the obstruction occurred between first and second, the award is second base. If the runner doesn't go back to correct his base running error prior to touching second, then he
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Finally ... you guys have some use for my softball expertise! First thing, none of your major softball orgs (USA, USSSA, PGF, NFHS, or NCAA) have any “automatic advancement” award. @aaluck is ri
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