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I see your point, Mike - I really do... and I can see how that would simplify things (and probably waste a lot less time).
I don't so SP ... so what do you do if, after a Base on Balls, the BR runs to halfway between 1st and 2nd, and then walks toward 2nd. Keep it live? What if she stops 2/3 of the way and starts walking toward 1st? Can R1 on third remain off 3rd, "playing with the pitcher" while BR moves? Not arguing with you at all ... just wondering if the stoppage of play is codified, or it's something left up to umpire judgement.
One thing (perhaps the only thing) I do like about LBR is the situation with R1 on 3rd having to be ON the bag, or moving in 1 direction while BR advances to 2nd after a walk. Without LBR, R1 could take a decent lead - short enough to return, far enough to score if the ball goes to 2nd, and pretty much guarantee BR 2nd base. With LBR, R1 has to stay (making a play on BR not as risky ... although so many coaches refuse this easy out for some reason), or move (putting herself at risk if she gets too far off).
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