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For the record I am 100% opposed to intentional contact. The regulars remember my Thunderbolts thread I'm sure. Going for contact to get a call, nope. I would never want anyone to tell my kid to do that.
Then perhaps umps should start giving obstruction calls to girls who slam on breaks and try to get around. Our girls literally will do anything to avoid contact and rarely will they get the call.
Is straddling the bag obstruction?
BR had access to the bag but chose not to slide and barreled into F6.
Is that obstruction?
Doesn't the SS have a right to make a play on the ball?
I don't think it's that they don't know the rule. I think it's that with contact they can clearly see it. If not it's much more subjective so they're more likely to miss it. Again, not defending intentional contact. Just stating what seems to be true from my limited observations with youth softball.
Is straddling the bag obstruction?
BR had access to the bag but chose not to slide and barreled into F6.
Is that obstruction?
Actually, yes, I do disagree. Wholeheartedly.
By rule, the runner is protected from being called out if she is obstructed. And if I see a runner run into a fielder when she could have avoided it, then I'm going to find out who will substitute for her once the play is over. There is zero reason for any player to initiate contact.
Period.
Furthermore, if I ever heard a coach give such an instruction to a player on the field, that coach will be ejected and reported to the Tournament Director.
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