Safe on 2nd, goes back to 1st

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SAWolf

Ok, I reread the rule on the pitcher disengaging (break) from the plate:





I didn't see the pitcher do either. But I also reread the unoccupied base rule:

He didn't do either. But, he did make a (legal) move to second and as part of that he came off the rubber so he's now an infielder and can throw anywhere.

So if the runner is stealing you may just step and throw to the base that he is going to? You don't have to 'break' or disengage? Interesting I always thought that you had to...

A common myth that really shouldn't be a myth.

I also checked the rule on running bases in reverse order:


So then going all the way back to one was actually legal? Wow!

I don't think 7.08 is the relevant rule. I think it's 7.01