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MLB New Obstruction Enforcement at All Bases in 2024

Topics: Base Awards, Fielding, Obstruction, Runners
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March 14, 2024 Base Awards Fielding Obstruction Runners
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Third Baseman Blocking the Base with His Knee

Topics: Baseball Instruction, Obstruction

This classic baseball instruction video comes from back in 2003 with Cincinnati Reds third base coach, Tim Foli. Reds broadcaster Chris Welsh asks Tim about a situation where Aaron Boone blocked Eduardo Perez with his knee from tagging third base on a stolen base attempt……is this a legal play by Boone?

December 15, 2022 Baseball Instruction Obstruction
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Can a Fielder Block a Base?

Topics: Base, Definitions, Obstruction, Runners

Beginning 2024, pro rules (OBR, MLB) will no longer allow a fielder who is not in possession of the ball to block a base (1B, 2B, 3B) or impede a runner. It will be enforced similar to the Home Plate Collision Rule.  New Rule Explained Here: https://baseballrulesacademy.com/obstruction-enforcement-at-all-bases-in-2024/   In the July 24 Blue Jays-Mariners game…

April 17, 2020 Base Definitions Obstruction Runners

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