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Do we really want to talk about MLB?
I think the intent behind the rule enforcement might be similar, which is why I brought it up.
Some of those in that MLB video are very clearly obstruction. I think I've come around on the idea that the fielder should field the ball outside the path to the base, certainly not with their leg down on the ground trying to block it. It's those plays like the softball ones in this thread that I'm less convinced that merely getting your glove in the way while catching the ball should be enough.
Feels like the intent is, more broadly, the defense is not allowed to be in the baseline that a runner is entitled to.