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Old Thu Mar 24, 2005, 09:35am
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Originally posted by Antonella
Quote:
Originally posted by strike4
If this is true, and it appears to be, then the same thing applies if the BR misses 1b on purpose, trots to 2b misses it, jogs to 3b misses it, slows to a pace a little faster than a walk, steps over home plate, high fives all her team, walks to one step outside of the dugout, turns around, laughs as she runs to home, touches plate, runs to 3b touches it, runs to 2b touches it, runs to 1b touches it, turns around, runs to 2b touches it, runs to 3b touches it, runs to home, and finally touches it for a score with out the possibility of being put out.
IMO if this really happens you can easily apply Rule 8 Sec.9-s (ISF Rules). I'm sorry I don't know how to say it in english, but this rule do not allow a runner to make a fool of the game (I know it sounds stupid in english but I cannot find other words . sorry)

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Your translation conveyed the message - no worries. "Travesty of the game" is the phrase you were looking for, which means, it is done for ridicule (or to make a fool of the opposition), so you were close enough.

I've emphasized parts of strike4's posting where it indicates that is what he was describing - a runner who intentionally misses the bases so he can taunt the opposition by reversing to retouch. He could be declared out. (ASA Rule 8-3-D).

However, if it was inadvertant (or you weren't sure it was intended to make a travesty of the game), he may return to retouch so long as he touches each base properly (in both directions).
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