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We are talking a lead at first not third. Abadonment is the cessation of effort to advance on the bases. A runner walking away from the next base could be considered to have abandoned his effort.
I.E. Runner at 1st takes a "lead" from 1st but not towards 2nd, out to the outfield with no steps toward 2nd.
The "skunk in the outfield" play calls for the runner to take a deep lead, into the outfield, from 1st but towards 2nd. Unusual but legal. A runner walking towards the foul pole is not taking any steps toward the next base, therefore he has abandoned his effort.
Leads at third go into foul territory but towards home, effort to advance.
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