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Originally Posted by gfleischer82
Look Back rule.
Batter get base on ball. Runner runs around 1st toward 2nd. A ball is returned to pitcher. A runner kinda slow down then proceed to 2nd. Is runner out due to look back rule violation? Since the runner is commited to 2nd base?
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As others said, a runner is not "committed" to a base. Only managers and coaches should be "committed", but not to a base.
Since the runner did not stop, the "look-back" rule is not in effect. She/he could walk as slowly as she/he wants, as long as moving.
Bob