Mike,
You are correct. I read the rule after I saw your post. When I had encountered that situation earlier in the season, I was BU and asked the seasoned PU about the sitch and he said that as long as the runner was not moving toward the next base or home there was no violation and I took his word for it. That is why I come here and I am grateful to be set straight. I did very well on the FED test and continue to study the rules but somehow missed or overlooked that the runner must maintain contact with the base until the ball leave (sic) the pitcher's hand.
I won't let it go again.
Thanks
Charlie
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