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While the runner may have a "right" to the base, they do not have a "need" for the base. There is no need for the runner to stay on or hold first base.
Regardless of that logic, while a runner is not required to vacate a base to make room, they also may not interfere with the fielder making the play. There is not an exception, the interference takes precedence.
Vertical fist tap from me ... sound like it was a good call.
So, to be clear, the runner simply stood on first, hands at her side and watched the play. Not sure if I follow you logic from there; if the runner has a right to stand on the base - then there was no interference / not sure how you officiate on 'need'; IE, on a bunt, the runner doesn't 'need' to run on the LF side of the running lane (she could easily run at the RH Side of the lane), but she does have a right to run just inside the LH side of the running lane.