Lookback rule

[KJ'sDAD]

http://www.officialforum.com/thread/16353

Link to an earlier thread regarding the possible re-wording of the LBR.

Did not take effect in 2005, but may in 2006.

Originally posted by Dakota
First, the "complicated and silly" parts of the LBR are the 42 different variations of what can happen on a BR who overruns 1B, not about the rule in general.

Second, pardon me while I weep and moan for those poor pitchers who are being taunted by a mean runner on 3B while the BR is advancing to 1B. We need to put a stop to this or some kid might cry.

Tom,

I could care less if the pitcher is taunted or not. the point is that the LBR will go into effect for everyone but the BR as soon as the pitcher has control of the ball within the circle. It goes into effect for the BR when she reaches 1st base.

Another earlier thread discussed the situation when the ball is hit back to the pitcher within the circle and when does the LBR go into effect.

I would think that as soon as the pitcher has the ball under control within the circle, it's on. Now with a runner on third, so long as she doesn't make a play on the BR, the R1 must immediately decide whether to advance or retreat.

In 2005 she doesn't have to decide until the BR reaches 1st base.

Again, I don't care one way or the other, but will coach the team based on whatever rule governs the game.

Kevin

[Edited by KJ'sDAD on Feb 2nd, 2005 at 10:10 AM]