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Originally posted by mcrowder
"Nope, if you make the award, you have already deteremined the runner has completed and is satisfied with her running requirements."
Not sure I understand your point here, Mike. When I make the award, I'm informing the runner (and her coaches) what base she is entitled to, due to the OBS. Your statement is confusing --- what if runner only made it to 2nd, and you award third? Surely making the award of third doesn't imply that I've "determined the runner has completed and is satisfied with her running requirements" So why would it imply that if the award happened to coincide with the base she attained.
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To make an award, the ball must be dead. When the ball becomes dead, the runner must be given every chance to complete their running assignments. Once you are satisfied that the runner has completed their assignments, then they can accept the appeal.
You are correct, they can go back after the award. I had that confused with 8.5.G.Effect. However. as a matter of caution, I would still use my progress as a timeline to make sure you have all your ducks in a row.
Even though the runner is allowed to complete their running duties during a dead ball period, there must be some point where the defense can confidently make an appeal without fear of the runner returning.
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"During this 3-5 seconds, if the runner makes no attempt to return or coach makes no attempt to have her return," Why would runner return if you did not announce any award. Why would runner think that returning during a dead ball period is even allowed if you did not announce any award. Runner likely has no idea you called OBS, and even if she did --- if you don't announce the award, she has no idea where you are allowing her to go (even if she DID return to touch first). None of this sequence makes any sense.
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