WARREN - HUNTERDON USA Softball of NJ - (Frenchtown, NJ)

	Author	TOPIC: Coaches interference?
	Tom C. September 1, 2011 6:19:45 PM Entry #: 3792738	What is the ruling when the coach near third base runs in the direction of home plate on or near the baseline while a fielder is attempting to make a play on a thrown ball and thereby draws a throw to home plate.
	Hank September 7, 2011 5:44:10 PM Entry #: 3795569	Tom - runner is out on this situation. ASA rule 8-7-M When the coach near third base runs in the direction of home plate on or near the baseline while a fielder is attempting to make a play on a batted or thrown ball and thereby draws a throw to home plate. Effect:The ball is dead.The runner closest to home plate is out.Runners must return to last base touched at the time of interference.