Catcher's Obstruction
There is a runner on third base (R3), no outs, and the infielders are playing back (will trade an out for a run). On the pitch, the catcher reaches out across the plate. On the swing, the batter (B1) ticks the catcher's glove with his bat, but grounds the ball to the second baseman. B1 is thrown out at first base and R3 scores. The umpire may have one (or more) of these actions, but which ones:
a. Since the offense scored a run, ignore the batter's tip of the catcher's glove.
b. At the end of the play, return R3 to 3rd base.
c. At the end of the play, award B1 first base.
d. Announce "That's Obstruction" as soon as the batter ticks the catcher's glove.
e. Stop playing action as soon as the obstruction is observed.
f. At the end of the play, let the offensive coach choose between the result of the play and the obstruction penalty.
a. Since the offense scored a run, ignore the batter's tip of the catcher's glove.
b. At the end of the play, return R3 to 3rd base.
c. At the end of the play, award B1 first base.
d. Announce "That's Obstruction" as soon as the batter ticks the catcher's glove.
e. Stop playing action as soon as the obstruction is observed.
f. At the end of the play, let the offensive coach choose between the result of the play and the obstruction penalty.