Obstruction Interps from 2001

[johnnyg08]

My favorite part of the NFHS baseball rule set are the 20 annual interpretations. I found two from 2001. Do they still hold up 24 years later? 

SITUATION 8: As the batter-runner is running to first base, the first baseman is pulled off first base by an errant throw. Attempting to catch the throw, he is pulled into the running lane and inadvertently knocks down the batter-runner who is subsequently tagged out. RULING: The batter-runner is out. There is no interference or obstruction. Both players were in legal positions for the play. (2-21-1; 2-22-1)

SITUATION 18: R1 is leading off first base. F3 takes a position with one foot in foul territory and the other foot in fair territory. F1 throws to F3 in an attempt to pick off R1. F3 tags R1 as he was blocked from first base by F3's foot. RULING: This is not obstruction. The first baseman is allowed to take this position. He may legally block the base with a play being imminent. The runner is out. (1-1-3; 8-3-2)

[BigBlue4u]

3 hours ago, johnnyg08 said:

My favorite part of the NFHS baseball rule set are the 20 annual interpretations. I found two from 2001. Do they still hold up 24 years later? 

SITUATION 8: As the batter-runner is running to first base, the first baseman is pulled off first base by an errant throw. Attempting to catch the throw, he is pulled into the running lane and inadvertently knocks down the batter-runner who is subsequently tagged out. RULING: The batter-runner is out. There is no interference or obstruction. Both players were in legal positions for the play. (2-21-1; 2-22-1)

SITUATION 18: R1 is leading off first base. F3 takes a position with one foot in foul territory and the other foot in fair territory. F1 throws to F3 in an attempt to pick off R1. F3 tags R1 as he was blocked from first base by F3's foot. RULING: This is not obstruction. The first baseman is allowed to take this position. He may legally block the base with a play being imminent. The runner is out. (1-1-3; 8-3-2)

SIT 8 is covered by CB 8.3.2 SIT K. SIT 18 is covered by casebook play 8.3.2 SIT G/L.  A fielder without possession of the ball must give the runner a portion of the base.