We have boys playing here, so they are not "she"s.
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Originally Posted by RKBUmp
Rule supplement 34-J. While in the circle and in possession of the ball, any act by the pitcher that, in the umpires judgement, causes the runner to react is considered a play.
The pitcher doesnt even need to raise her hand, if she turns sharply toward the runner, makes an agressive step toward them etc and the runner reacts, it is a play. Holding the ball up like they are going to throw is most certainly an attempt to make a play and freeze the runners.
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This is where the ump told us, as long as the pitcher hasn't made the throwing motion, he can hold the ball up as if he's going to throw, then the runner has to go.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Don't know many players who bring their elbow about their shoulder to throw, but I guess it could be.
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Sorry, I meant elbow at shoulder height. The hand/ball was above eyes.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Only one runner can be ruled out due to LBR violation on any one play.
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Ok, that explains why the B/R wasn't called out, as he returned to 1B.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
What new rules? The only adjustment to the LBR has been that it goes into effect for all when the BR reaches 1B or put out.
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I don't know what new rule he is referring to. But it sounds to me he was referring to the old rule being if the pitcher raise his hand for throwing motions, it is in play, but now it is not in play if he didn't make a throwing motion but just holds the ball up.