He is an "authorized person" and must interfere intentionally for
interference to be called. What you described was not intentional
interference. Instead, he was trying to avoid interfering.

Travis

On Jul 5, 2009, at 5:10 PM, MichaelWmWalsh@... wrote:

>
>
> After a runner scored, he set up on the 3rd base extended line to
> direct a following runner to stay up or slide. The throw to F2 was
> off-line and hit the runner who had scored. He was attempting to avoid
> the throw but couldn't get out of the way. I had the plate and did not
> consider it interference, but later my partner insisted that, unlike a
> base coach, he had no right to be there and it would be interference
> if
> he affected the play. Well, if so, it would have to be dead
> immediately, before seeing if the play was affected, but I cannot find
> any support in the rules. What do you think? Thanks.
>
> Mike
>
>


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