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Originally Posted by BretMan
Another point from a different discussion board where the ASA/FED Look Back Rule was being compared to the Little League rule:
Little League does not seem to have the same criteria as ASA/FED regarding WHEN the LBR goes into effect. For instance, one requirement of the ASA/FED rule is that the LBR is not in effect until the batter-runner touches first base.
I don't see that stipulation in the LL rule. In other words, their LBR goes into effect when the pitcher has the ball in the circle, REGARDLESS of whether the B/R has yet touched first base.
Not doing any LL games in my area, so I'll let any LL umpires comment as to the accuracy of this satement.
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My "first"
thought was that the " in effect" timing only matters to the other runners. But what if (extreme example), the BR stops part way to 1st as a distraction to the pitcher while someone else steals. Without the "in effect" timing, would the BR be guilty of a LBR violation?