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A runner on second. He is taking a lead. The batter hits a ground ball to the short stop and the runner goes back and forth and then at the last second moves out of the way of the ball and the short stop misses the ground ball. I called the runner out for interference.

Did I make the right call?

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Not enough info to really know for sure, but unless the runner actually %26 physically interfered w/ the defensive player, then you do not have interference.  My initial reaction is no interference based on what you wrote....

Thanks for the question....Andy

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Andrew Mullins

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Over 40 years as a NHFS (high school), NAIA & NCAA (college) umpire....Expert on rules & mechanics knowlege from Dizzy Dean to pro.

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I also coached w/ primarily select teams (15-18) for over 15 years. I have assisted over 30 players move on to D1 & pro status.

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TSSAA, NAIA, NCAA, NASO

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Two college degrees & two masters.

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