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Old Tue May 02, 2006, 11:16am
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Since # 2 appears to be the look back rule. I have some questions.

If you call the runner out, is it an immediate dead ball?
Yes.
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If a batter walks and a runner is on third, isn't she also required to make an immediate return once the walked batter touches 1st?
Yes.
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If both violate, is it two outs?
No. You call out the first one who violates.
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Is a fake throw considered a play by the pitcher?
Yes.
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What about the feet? Does she have to be on the rubber or just in the circle?
In the circle (completely).
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What sanctions have this rule?
All fastpitch that I know of.
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I call a lot in our local youth fastpitch league (ASA rules). This is one of the most misunderstood rules and those younger runners love to dance off the base.
Don't let them. They need to decide which way to move "immediately"... One-one thousand, two-one th... DEAD BALL - OUT.
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