Runner's Lane Interference Rules Differ by Level of Play

[Lindsay]

When umpires no-called a runner's lane interference play after batter-runner Ryan Jeffers failed to run within the 45-foot line as a ball was fielded to first base, causing the pitcher to alter his throw, we were asked why RLI was not called. The answer depends on the level of baseball being...

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[maven]

1 hour ago, Gil said:

Another Different Rule, High School: The National Federation takes it a step further: It doesn't matter whether or not the umpire judges that interference with the throw or catch occurred. NFHS Rule 8-4-1g states a batter-runner is out simply by running outside the three-foot running lane while the ball is being fielded or thrown to first base.

 

As NFHS Rule 8-4-1g.2 states, "the batter runner is considered outside the running lane lines if either foot is outside either line."

Yeah, that's wrong. You've ignored 8-4-1g.1: "This infraction is ignored if ... the act does not interfere with a fielder or a throw."

The FED rule is substantially the same as NCAA.