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Even though the POE may use the phrase "last base touched", the rule doesn't, and this phrase in the POE causes a lot of unnecessary misunderstanding of the award.
"Last base touched" or "last base legally touched" or simlar language have absolutely nothing to do with the base award.
The award is dependent upon one thing - the position of the runner at the time of the throw.
If the runner has missed a base or left early, that has no bearing whatsoever on the award. If the runner does not return to retouch then the runner remains liable for out on appeal.
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Tom
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