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Originally posted by mcrowder
This is why I always announce OBS and the award even when the runner safely achieves the base I was going to award her. After the award, the baserunner CAN go back, touch first, and come back to 2nd. A savvy coach will have her do just that.
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Nope, if you make the award, you have already deteremined the runner has completed and is satisfied with her running requirements
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If I announce OBS, and the award, and the runner does not retouch - she's out on appeal.
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My suggestion would be to let the play end. If it is apparent all play is finished, I would then kill the ball.
I would wait a few seconds (if defense starts to say something, I will hold up my hand in a gesture meant to wait. During this 3-5 seconds, if the runner makes no attempt to return or coach makes no attempt to have her return, I will accept the appeal and rule appropriately.
Not looking for cheap outs or trying to hurry the game along. Just trying to keep control, avoid confusion and make sure every happens when and where it is supposed to happen.