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Here's the way I make sure I am at least in a good starting position to see the play developing: As the runner starts home, I put myself where I can see BOTH the runner and the base/plate in a direct line to one side of the catcher. In this case that means puting myself in a position where I can see them on the RIGHT side of the catcher because she started in foul territory. (This also allows you to determine possible obstruction better because you can see if the catcher "breaks" your line between the runner and the plate before receiving the ball.) To see both of them to the right of the catcher, you need to be approximately on 3b line extended. I'm not sure you nailed the call here either, especially since you could not see the actual tag. The fence view is not definitive in my opinion because it is hard to tell that the glove is actually touching the helmet or shoulder at the moment the video pauses. (It's also hard to tell if the fingers of her outstretched arm are touching the edge of the plate.)

Great call by the field umpire here - this happens a lot in lower level softball. Interference can and SHOULD be called any time the runner Impedes, interferes or confuses the fielder. Here, the runner interferes with the fielder's view of the ball by running RIGHT in front of her as she is about to field the ball - contributing to the fielder not fielding the ball cleanly. VERY easy call to make. There does NOT need to be contact by the ball into the runner (same call, but for a different reason) nor does the runner have to "intentionally" try to interfere with the fielder making the play, nor does there need to be physical contact between the runner and the fielder. Simply the fact that the runner DID impede the fielder here is enough to make the call. The runner should be running behind the fielder, or slowing down, or stopping her run in this case. Most think the runner has the right-of-way here, they do not by rule. The fielder does - but only when actively fielding a ball as is happening here. The runner by rule must give the fielder room to field the ball. Simple example: Lets say the runner here, R2, bumps into the SS while running to 3rd base (we don't need contact, but for the example it is an easy comparison)- Scenario 1, the ground ball was hit to the 3B, runner and SS bump into each other, we then have Obstruction where the fielder is in the wrong - we signal obstruction and let the play run. At the end of the play, we remove the effects of the obstruction ,and if this makes R2 safe at 3rd, then they are safe, but if the 3B makes a throw to 1st to get the BR out, we don't even make a call besides we signaled Obstruction. Scenario 2 - R2 and SS bump into each other while the SS is trying to make a play on the ball - instead we have offensive Interference, immediate dead ball, runner is Out.

Looked safe from the fence perspective, and you can't actually see the tag from the BWC perspective. I think this was bad positioning again. 2 steps to the left (1B extended), and you'd be in a good position to see the plate, the runner, and the tag.

safe if umpire had position

I'm not so sure about this. Frame by frame shows no tag the frame before runner's foot is over the plate, then *maybe* a tag next frame as runner's foot is over the front corner of the plate, then more likely a tag as runner's foot is resting a few inches closer to the middle of the plate. Also, you can't really see the tag from your position because the leg is between you and the glove. In which frame is the initial tag actually applied? It is hard to tell. The only certain tag I see is as the runner is on her knee beginning the "pop up" portion of the slide after she has already touched the plate. This would have been easier to see from the 3b line extended instead of 1b line extended. You gotta get out of the "holding zone" mentality. It's hard, I know, bc I have umpired USA Softball for 20 years, and that's what they preach. But it is a *terrible* position for actually seeing most tags at home. Watch the runner touch 3b, but then as soon as you see she is continuing home, hustle to the back outside corner of the left-hand batter's box to see the tag and runner's touch of home.

@michaelleavitt4663 What equipment do you use to record your POV during games?

Great call

Wasn't that close. I hate making those calls from behind SS though.

Probably. I can understand that you didn't notice it in real time. Looking at it from the fence view, PU probably could see it if he was paying attention. The intentionality is much more noticeable from that direction. Just an observation: You seem to be really far away from the bag. Maybe it's just the camera.

This is the same spot you went to on the previously posted "kung fu" play. It's good you didn't guess the out. Well done.

This is a very poorly officiated play. You moved in a position straight lined far behind the base runner and way out of position to see the play. it is anyone's guess whether the runner was safe or out.

Obstruction. The runner was slowing down before the fielder caught the ball because the fielder was in the way. Why did you run into the baseline to make that call instead of into the 45?

He was expecting something different... Hell of a pitch

Whose call is that in the outfield? I heard no call. The call at 2nd was routine, so it didn't really need an overhand out.

What equipment do you use to record your POV games?

That feller must be quite the hitter. There was no reaction by the crowd when contact with the ball was made. Only a reaction when they realized it went yard.

Yeah that always feels good. Good take though.

Looks like the runner's foot snagged on the catcher's foot in front of the plate as the tag was made. Looks like a good out. I'll say that IMHO you moved out of position as the throw came in. I think you should be at 3B extended instead of 1B extended. The USA Softball "holding area" somewhat forces you to be in that position, but in baseball, you generally stay point-of-plate, so being up the line is not the default.

I have an out also... But wondering about rule changes for blocking the plate...

I've read about this rule many times and barely understood it, watching your video absolutely solidified the rule for me. Thank you so much!

Great call

I thought baseball has stupid rules. Softball is worse.

There's not really any reason to move toward the right hand batter's box. Just stay point of plate, then move to 3B line extended and close in as the throw comes home. I'd try to be just outside the back corner of the left hand batter's box as the play happens. Good call.

Again great call....

Great call

Looks like they both touched to me.

nothing wrong with this play - especially at that age group and ability. Defender actually runs into the path to block - runner didn't attempt to lower his shoulder to take out the defender, we have a nothingburger with cheese.

I should have run? The play was literally 6 ft away when I started moving to it. Where would I be running to?

I personally refuse to “move into a section” because a teacher commands me too It’s silly We aren’t children And everyone has agency to sit wherever they want You do believe in agency- right?

watch closely runner has daylight between 2nd base and foot good tag out. umpire should of been more inside the play at 2nd and hustle to play instead of walking to play.I see nothing malicious on runner path of ball took fielder to play out.

Is there a must slide run? I've got an out either way...

12:03 - That's not how delays work. If there is lightning, you MUST have a 30 minute delay. You can't skip the 30 minutes just because the game was not in progress at the time of the lightning.

I see nothing malicious. Definitely an out. Looks like either the runners leg collided with the fielder's knee or his leg twisted underneath him.

bro get hit lmao what a bot

This is stupid it’s literally just a bat

I’m late to party but it seems everyone is wrong. The batter is not considered retired under the Infield fly rule) until the pop up ball becomes a fair ball. The batter is allowed to run to first base, but is required to stay within the box created the last 30 ft which is in foul territory. While running to first, the runner cannot interfere with the fielder attempting to catch the ball. If the 1st baseman is in foul or fair territory and the batter/runner hinders the fielder in any way, the batter is out and the ball is dead. In this case, the batter runner took an extreme movement to avoid the 1st baseman. IF HE CATCHES IT IN FOUL TERRITORY, IT IS NOT AN INFIELD FLY RULE CATCH. This is a judgement call by 1st base umpire, but most likely IF THE BARTER INTERFERES IN ANY WAY, it would be called interference. Upon the interference call, the ball is dead and no other runners can advance. Interference calls are dead ball rules. If a batted ball hits a base runner, it’s a dead ball. If a base runner collides with a short stop going for a grounder, the runner is out and the ball is dead. Bottom line is this…the fair ball pop fly is an immediate out. IF the batter ran to first and stayed well away from the fielder and ran to first out of basic hustle and stayed in foul territory the entire way, has no bearing on the play. In this instance, the batter is called out on infield fly, the runners advance on their own risk, and the play at home was a legitimate advancing runner(he even tagged up)Otherwise the ump calling interference freezes everyone with a dead ball interference call. The runner on 3rd had no involvement in the interference. Baseball is a rational sport. If you follow the logic of this ruling, the runner on 3rd should be called out even if he didn’t try to advance. But Him trying to score had nothing to do with the interference. But there’s no way the runner on 3rd would be called out if he stayed in place. So why is he called out at home? In most interference calls where these calls are made to register two outs, the umpires rule that the interference was intentional so as to avoid a double play. A runner intentionally being hit by a grounder that was gonna be a double play…here’s a relevant example. The batter intentionally interfering with the first baseman, so he drops the ball…leaving the runner on 3rd base not needing to tag…and allowing him an easy trot home to score the run. SORTY FOR THE LONG EXPLANATION.

What's toughest about this one for me is that the fielder really badly misplayed the ball. Right handed batter, she was moving over to be in the runner's lane. But the fielder was standing in the runners lane, so the runner adjusted inside to avoid her. As the ball gets closer, the fielder them moves a pretty long way back into the field of play. If she does not play the ball so poorly, there's absolutely no interference. But intent is not a factor in interference so of course it doesn't matter, so it's just a tough break.

I think she would have guessed when he looked at the bat and then called her over. She may not have actually known before the game.

Hey, what’s up Mike is that the mask with the springs?

That is a silly rule

“she didn’t hesitate”. lol yeah after 5 full seconds, she ran to 3rd without hesitating….. but the 5 full seconds… that’s hesitating

I'm sorry, but did the first baseman line up on the 1B line for the pop fly, misjudge the ball, drift toward 3B, and then botch the catch 2 steps from the pitcher's circle. Being that far from making the play, there's no way I'm giving her the interference call.

While it is not the wrong call. I would not have called it. Too ticky tack of a call for my liking. Any infraction on the play would not have changed the result at third. Purely a judgement call that this ump called which is fine. I would not have.

The rule was interpreted correctly, but the interference call-which had to be on the batter runner-was an obvious bad call.

Did the coach yell "Ball on the ground run to 3rd base" ? Even the runner and pitcher hesitated they knew it wasnt allowed

the commentator has clearly never played a sport in his life

judgement call on rather or not the batter interfered when calling it live. regardless of the infield fly scenario being argued about in regards to the batter runner being automatically out, she isn't automatically interfering just because she starts running after contact om her right of running to 1st as instinct. she is also at least halfway down the line running before there was any recognition of 'infield fly' called and 1sr baseman under the ball while in the 3 foot base path. which the batter runner makes proper move of getting out of the way and doesnt physically interfere (impede) with fielders path to have to adjust to her misjudging the ball on way down bringing her back into fair territory where ball ends up landing before the fielder fails to catch. The home plate umpire is also clearly watching the situation and originally views no issue until the 1sr base umpire in his right makes the decision to judge interference. likely in split second live reaction by the 1st baseman's body language of having to adjust to the ball which she seems clearly in focus of and not hindered by runner. umpire likely went with interference judgement via distraction by runner having to go around and by thou it's clear in viewing that the runner was already by her. don't agree with that call but can see the bad judgement getting micro analyzed with negativity makes for great training repetition and for younger , newer umpires experiencing to be more comfortable in not so ordinary plays and slowing the game down when out there

Good positioning. Great call!

The only reason that this look back rule exists is because girls are not smart enough to be aware of what’s happening on the field at be able to react !! It’s a stupid rule !!!

It’s a stupid rule to start with ! It’s up the ball holder to throw out the runners !