Using NFHS (ASA might be similar):
What you have to keep in mind here is the look back rule (LBR). Once the B/R has touched 1B and the pitcher has the ball in the pitching circle without attempting a play on any runner, the LBR is in effect. With the rule in effect:
If the runner comes back to and touches 1B she must stay there.
If the runner is off a base, once she stops she must make a choice of which base to go towards. She cannot change direction after she makes the decision.
There are some rules that specifically cover a B/R overrunning 1B.
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Originally Posted by yscleo
If B/R runs through 1B in straight line, turns 180 degrees around to head in straight line toward 1B, then just before touching 1B, takes off toward 2B, I suppose that's still ok.
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If the pitcher has the ball in the circle before the B/R turns around, the B/R would have to return to 1B.
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Originally Posted by yscleo
If B/R runs touching the orange part through 1B at a slight angle to right and goes into foul territory, then comes back toward 1B, and before touching 1B takes off toward 2B, seems like that's also ok?
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If the pitcher has the ball in the circle before she turns toward foul territory, once she turns right she is committed to 1B.
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Originally Posted by yscleo
If the B/R runs through 1B and has a slight angle toward 2B, in fair territory, then turns to come back toward 1B. Before touching 1B, the B/R suddenly takes off toward 2B. So this is slightly different than 1. (which is a contuous run toward 2B), but is at first heading back toward 1B, before sudden turning to head toward 2B. Is that ok?
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If the pitcher has the ball in the circle before she turns back to 1B, she is committed to 1B.
I think I got this right but I will get corrected if I'm wrong...
