What advice can you give to Referees on the correct application of Obstruction calls (Rule 10.02) and Baseline violations (Rule 10.01)?
• Remember that the baseline is not always a straight line between two bases, but is determined by the route the runner takes. • A fielder possessing or actively receiving the ball cannot be guilty of Obstruction. • Neither type of infraction immediately ends the play, though they can be called after the conclusion of the play. • Runners that choose to advance beyond an awarded base while the play is still in progress do so at their own risk. • Refs may award an additional base beyond the one the runner is obstructed from reaching, if the Ref feels that deliberate and unsportsmanlike Obstruction alone has prevented an uncontested advance. [Back to top] Q: How do I submit a suggestion for a new rule or a change to an existing rule? A: To be considered by WAKA, all rules submissions are required to follow the specific format described below. Visit the Contact Us page, select the “Rules Questions” category, and compose a message that includes all of the following information: • State the
