Based on the video, you cannot make a determination on obstruction as you cannot see the runner. You have no idea if the runner altered her path, slowed down, decided to slide early, etc. This may or may not be obstruction.
This is directly from the 2020 USSSA Rulebook:
ILLEGALLY BATTED BALL is one batted fair or foul by the batter when either one or both of his feet are in contact with the ground COMPLETELY outside the lines of the batter’s box or when his foot is in contact with home plate, or when the ball is...
The batter's box has been the same size and in the same location for quite some time. Are you saying batter's need the batter's box so they know where to stand?
Men's slow pitch, bottom of 7th with 2 outs and R1 and 3rd base and R2 on 2nd base. B3 gets a base hit to the outfield. During his celebration, the ball is thrown in to the pitcher but sails over his head. The on deck batter picks up the overthrown ball. B3 has not yet made it to 1st base...
So, if a batter hits a ground rule double and goes directly to 2nd base without touching first base are you going to allow that? Since its a dead ball do base running responsibilities cease? I don't think so. However, if a batter in FP hits a home run and then removes her helmet (a clear...
You shouldn't cherry pick when or if you make a ruling. If I'm behind the plate and the batter stepped out of the box when contact is made you bet your as* I'm calling him out. I don't care if he went middle or not. That's not part of the rule. The box is there for a reason. If I had my way...