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Originally Posted by Dakota
Trying to narrow down your view.
ASA Rules
Situation 1:
BR on a wild pitch ball four advances to 1B. BR overruns 1B. F2 throws to F3. BR turns back toward 1B and is apparently returning to 1B. F3 throws the ball to F1. BR continues a couple of steps toward 1B (no pause or stop), then breaks for 2B. LBR violation.
Situation 2:
BR on a wild pitch ball four advances to 1B. BR rounds 1B. F2 throws to F4. BR turns back toward 1B and is apparently returning to 1B. F4 throws the ball to F1. BR continues a couple of steps toward 1B (no pause or stop), then breaks for 2B. No LBR violation.
Why are these different?
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1. BR/R not in jeopardy
2. R in jeopardy
Again (and this is for Andy), another reason to dump the rule and avoid the CS on the bases. Play the game, not the rules.
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