Lookback rule

[Uncle Ernie]

Interesting thread....

The look back rule, while complicated, silly and oft-misinterpretated does help the game move along. Or at least thats what used to happen...

Far many times years ago, games would grind to a halt because runners would dance a couple of yards off of first base in an attempt to get someone to make a play on her. Only to have a pitcher or catcher run directly at them. However, since they couldnt approach too closely, this would often result in a standoff between the runner and pitcher for example.

Ohhhh, what fun!!