⚾️Missed tags and obstruction can lead to interesting plays and controversies in a baseball game.
📏Players can go under tags as long as they are within 3 feet of the base.
🤷♂️If a dropkick is unintentional, it may not be considered interference.
🚫Obstruction can impede the fielder's ability to make a play on the runner.
🧢Fair-foul disputes can arise due to timing differences in calling the ball.
Can a runner go under a tag?
—Yes, as long as they are within 3 feet of the base.
What happens if a dropkick interferes with the fielder's play?
—If it's deemed unintentional, it may not be considered interference.
What is obstruction in baseball?
—Obstruction occurs when a fielder impedes the runner's ability to advance.
How are fair-foul disputes resolved?
—The call is determined by the base umpire's judgment.
What happens if a runner remains at the base after obstruction?
—The runner is placed at the base they would have reached without obstruction.
00:00The video starts with a rundown situation where the runner misses a tag and is allowed to go under the tag if they are within 3 feet of the base.
00:10The video explains the rules regarding unintentional dropkicks and interference on the field.
00:21An example of obstruction type two is shown, where the fielder impedes the runner's path.
00:33The video showcases a play where the runner slides to second base while the ball rolls loose due to obstruction.
01:12A fair-foul dispute arises, and the players and umpires discuss the timing of the call.
01:23The video discusses the responsibilities of different umpires in making fair-foul calls.
01:37An ejection occurs during a dispute over a fair-foul call.
02:52The video concludes with a reminder for players to always run until the umpire rules the ball.
