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Originally Posted by Manny A
This is pretty much universal in all rule sets for both softball and baseball. After overrunning first base, the BR only puts herself/himself in jeopardy for a tag out as he/she returns to the bag if he/she made a noticeable attempt to advance to second. There is no requirement anywhere that says the BR must turn clockwise in order to return to first base. That's just one of the many myths of the game that coaches and parents tend to perpetuate through sheer ignorance of the rules.
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It's because young kids are taught to always turn right so they avoid any question and the coach doesn't have to worry. Then they grow up thinking turning right (clockwise) is a rule.
