ASA lookback violation?

[aimpink]

New to ASA, three years rec softball experience. Had this the other day. It's probably a simple call for the veterans.

No outs, R1 on 3B, BR walks. F1 comes halfway home (out of the circle) when F2 challenges R1 who is off the base. BR rounds 1B, then stops to distract F2.

I have BR out for stopping between the bases after touching 1B after a walk. Was this right, even if F1 is out of the circle?

I'm doing everything I can to improve my skills, and have learned quite a bit from this forum. TIA.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Sorry, not correct.

The LBR is in effect when all of the conditions are met; 1) ball in control of F1 who is 2) in the circle (both feet within or touching the line) and 3) isn't attempting or feinting a play while 4) the BR, if any, has reached first base. Since one of the conditions was not met, the LBR could not be violated.

[vcblue]

In addition, if F1 met all the above condition the runner still has the right to round the base (going as far as she wants), stop, find the ball, and then either return to first or continue on to second. Both without stopping unless the pitcher attempts or feints a play.

[tcblue13]

Originally Posted by vcblue

In addition, if F1 met all the above condition the runner still has the right to round the base (going as far as she wants), stop, find the ball, and then either return to first or continue on to second. Both without stopping unless the pitcher attempts or feints a play.

You are essentially correct. The "find the ball" part of it better not take longer than about a second. If she stops (for any reason), she needs to either retreat or advance immediately.

[aimpink]

Thanks for the correction. There's no better teacher than experience.

[jwwashburn]

Aimpink...I am curious...Why didn't you read the look back rule in the ASA Rules Book?

Joe In Missouri