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Old Fri Jul 14, 2006, 05:52am
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by blueskysblue
Unusual !

I have never thought about LBR when the runner is reversing on the bases, only when she is progressing.

I could well be wrong, but I don't think I would call it.

So, hypothetically, if the batter had gone to first, and the coach told her to return to the plate, would you call her out for moving back toward the plate?
The LBR has nothing to do with the direction or intent of the runner. The only condition is remaining in contact with the base.

In this case, the LBR was quite appropriate as would ASA 8.7.S be.

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