Modified pitch

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I'm trying to codify "adjusted" rules for a new modified league. This league, like the few other modified leagues in operation around here, does not allow stealing, but they permit the runner to leave on release. They want to know how to handle a runner who is off base after the pitch.

One league plays that the defense can "appeal" the runner who is off the base after a pitch. For example, Abel on 1B can leave on the release, but if F2 throws to F3 and F3 steps on 1B before Abel gets back, Abel is out. No tag is required. However, if F2 throws the ball away into right field, neither Abel nor any other runners can advance.

Another league plays that Abel must be tagged but can advance after safely retouching 1B. However, they don't know (!) whether runners on other bases can advance.

Yet another league plays that runners can leave on release but are not liable to be put out after the pitch. The ball is dead if it isn't hit.

Apparently in official modified there is stealing just as in FP. But I'm not confident of that, since the book seems to give modified short shrift.

Anyone have any experience in this area?