LBR - Little League softball

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Another point from a different discussion board where the ASA/FED Look Back Rule was being compared to the Little League rule:

Little League does not seem to have the same criteria as ASA/FED regarding WHEN the LBR goes into effect. For instance, one requirement of the ASA/FED rule is that the LBR is not in effect until the batter-runner touches first base.

I don't see that stipulation in the LL rule. In other words, their LBR goes into effect when the pitcher has the ball in the circle, REGARDLESS of whether the B/R has yet touched first base.

Not doing any LL games in my area, so I'll let any LL umpires comment as to the accuracy of this satement.

My "first" thought was that the " in effect" timing only matters to the other runners. But what if (extreme example), the BR stops part way to 1st as a distraction to the pitcher while someone else steals. Without the "in effect" timing, would the BR be guilty of a LBR violation?