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I actually thought about doing it, then looked at how much of it there was, and decided that since I am at work, I will leave this daunting task for someone else!
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Here, for example, is the LBR from the NCAA rulebook:
Look-Back Rule SECTION 21. a. The look-back rule is in effect when the ball is live, the batter-runner has touched first base, there are one or more runners, and the pitcher has possession (that is, holds the ball in her hand or gloved hand) and control of the ball within the pitcher’s circle. The pitcher is considered to be in the pitcher’s circle when both her feet are within the circle or on the lines. b. When a runner is legally off her base after a pitch or as a result of a batter completing her turn at bat, and she is in motion as the pitcher takes possession of the ball within the pitcher’s circle, the runner may continue moving forward in the direction she is going without stopping; or she may immediately and directly go back in the other direction. If the runner is stopped as the pitcher takes possession of the ball within the pitcher’s circle, the runner must immediately and directly go forward or back. A base on balls or a dropped third strike is treated as a base hit as long as the batter-runner continues past first base. c. Once the runner has determined a direction, she may not reverse direction unless the pitcher: 1. Throws the ball from within the pitcher’s circle. 2. Carries the ball outside the pitcher’s circle. 3. Has one foot completely outside the pitcher’s circle, on the ground, and is in possession of the ball. 4. Sets the ball on the ground or no longer has the ball in her hand or gloved hand. 5. Loses possession of the ball, including handing it to another player. 6. Makes a play on the runner or another runner. Note: When the pitcher’s circle is not visible, the umpire must use good judgment. d. The pitcher is considered to have made a play if: 1. She fakes a throw. Note: Raising the throwing arm into throwing position is considered a fake throw regardless of whether the pitcher’s arm moves forward. 2. She makes any aggressive body movement toward the base runner (e.g., steps toward the runner, head and body fakes toward the runner). e. There is no obligation on the part of the pitcher to look, fake or throw in order to force the runner to comply with the look-back rule. The obligation to comply rests solely with the runner. f. When the pitcher takes possession of the ball within the pitcher’s circle: 1. A runner standing off her base must immediately return to the base she last occupied or advance to the next base. 2. A runner who starts back to the base she last occupied or starts forward toward the next base shall not stop or reverse direction. 3. The batter-runner may not step off any base after stopping at it. 188 RULE 12 / BASE RUNNING 4. The batter-runner, after overrunning first base, may not retouch the base and advance toward second base. 5. The batter-runner, after overrunning first base, must immediately return nonstop to first base or, if she does not retouch first base, must make an attempt to advance to second. If after passing the base, the runner is heading back toward first within the basepath extended, she may make a decision to go to either base. However, stepping beyond the extended basepath in foul territory commits the runner to first base while stepping beyond the basepath toward the second- base side commits the runner to second base. EFFECT (1-5)—The ball is dead, the offending runner is out, and each other runner must return to the last base legally touched at the time of the infraction. If two runners are off base and both runners are called out, the umpires must determine which runner was called out first as it is not possible to obtain more than one out under the look-back rule. The ball is dead when the first runner is called out, and the other runner must return to the base last touched at the time of the infraction.
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RULE 8 - BATTER-RUNNER AND RUNNER Rule 8, Section 7 T. (Fast Pitch) LOOK BACK RULE. The “Look Back” rule will be in effect for all runners when the ball is live, the batter-runner has touched first base or has been declared out, and the pitcher has possession and control of the ball within the pitcher’s circle. The pitcher is considered to be in the pitcher’s circle when both feet are on or within the lines. 1. When a runner is legitimately off a base after a pitch or as a result of a batter completing a turn at bat, and while the pitcher has control of the ball within the eight foot radius of the pitcher’s plate, the runner may stop once, but then must immediately return to the base or attempt to advance to the next base. 2. Once the runner stops at a base for any reason, the runner will be declared out if leaving the base. 3. Responsibilities of the batter-runner after touching first base, and while the pitcher has control of the ball within the eight foot radius of the pitcher’s plate. This includes a base on balls or a dropped third strike. EXCEPTION 10-U Class B fast pitch). a. A batter-runner who rounds first base toward second base may stop, but then must immediately without stopping return to first base or attempt to advance non-stop to second base. b. A batter-runner who over-runs first base toward right field, turns left and immediately stops, must then return non-stop to first base or attempt to advance non-stop to second base. c. A batter-runner who over-runs first base toward right field, turns left and moves directly toward second base and stops is committed to second base and must attempt to advance non-stop to second base. d. A batter-runner who over-runs first base toward right field, turns left and moves back toward the infield in any direction except directly toward second base is committed to first base and must return non-stop to first base. e. A batter-runner who over-runs first base toward right field, and turns right, is committed to first base and must return non-stop to first base. EFFECT - Section 7-T (1-3): The ball is dead. “No pitch” is declared when applicable, and the runner is out. If more than one runner is off base, when one is called out, the ball is dead and other runners are returned to the last base touched. One runner only may be called out. EXCEPTION: The runner will not be declared out if 1. A play is made on any runner. A fake throw is considered a play, 2. The pitcher no longer has possession of the ball within the eight foot radius, or 3. The pitcher releases the ball on a pitch to the batter. RULES SUPPLEMENT 34. LOOK-BACK RULE (Fast Pitch) (Rule 8 Section 7 T). When a runner is legitimately off base after a pitch, or as a result of a batter completing their turn at bat, and is stationary when the pitcher has the ball in the circle, the runner MUST immediately attempt to advance to the next base or immediately return to the base left. The responsibility is entirely on the runner. There is no obligation on the pitcher to look, fake or throw. A. The “look back” rule does not go into effect for any runner until the batter-runner touches first base or is called out, and the pitcher has control of the ball within the eight foot radius circle. B. Failure to immediately proceed to the next base or return to their original base after the pitcher has the ball within the circle results in the runner being called out. C. Once the runner returns or stops at any base for any reason, the runner is out if they leave that base. EXCEPTION B-C: A runner will not be declared out when: 1. A play is made on another runner, or 2. The pitcher leaves the circle or drops the ball, or 3. The pitcher releases the ball to the batter, or 4. The pitcher places the ball under their arm or between their legs to free both hands to fix their uniform, hair, etc. The ball is not controlled unless it is held in the glove or hand. Once the pitcher controls the ball again in the glove or hand, the “Look Back” rule is again in effect. D. If multiple runners are off base and more than one umpire calls a runner out, the umpires must determine which runner was called out first and return the other runner(s) to the base they left. When a runner is declared out in this situation, the ball is dead. It is impossible to call two outs on the “look back” rule. E. A pitcher fielding a ball in the circle is an infielder and runners can leave their base. If runners leave their base, the same rule applies while the pitcher holds the ball in the circle: once the runner stops, they must decide which way to continue or be called out. F. A base on balls or a dropped third strike is treated as a batted ball if the batter-runner continues past first base without stopping or stops only once and then immediately moves one way or the other. However, if the runner stops at first base and then steps off the base after the pitcher has the ball in the circle, the runner is out. G. Batter-runners overrunning first base can not start back to the base, and before reaching first advance to second base. If a batter-runner commits to first base, moving toward first base, the runner must return to that base. The batter-runner may not change their mind and advance to second base once they have started moving directly to first base following the overrun. If they do so, the runner is out. Umpire’s judgment determines what is committing toward a base. H. If a runner is moving toward a base, other than first base, when the pitcher receives the ball in the circle, that runner may stop once then immediately advance to the next base or return to the previous base. A runner failing to advance to the next base or return to the previous base should be called out. Making an attempt or fake justifies the runner being called out. If, after the pitcher has the ball in the circle, the runner starts back to their original base or forward to another base and then stops or reverses direction, the runner is out unless the pitcher makes a play on them or another runner. When a play is made on any runner, other runners may also stop or reverse their direction. I. A runner is out when standing off the base and they do not immediately attempt to advance or return after the pitcher has the ball in the circle. J. While in the circle and in possession of the ball, any act by the pitcher that, in the umpire’s judgment, causes the runner to react is considered making a play. K. The pitcher must have control of the ball while in the circle. Placing the ball on the ground, holding the ball between their legs or under their arm is not considered having control of the ball. L. Being in the eight-foot circle is defined as both feet within or partially within the lines. The pitcher is not considered in the circle if either foot is completely outside the lines.
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Tony,
I'm just curious and had to ask: Did you type all that or did you "cut & paste" from the ASA rules CD? The previous rules CD I have (2005 version) does not allow copying text from it, and I wondered if that has changed with the newer versions. |
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I have the 2007 rules on CD. The CD has Adobe Reader 5.0 on it. I can't cut and paste directly from the CD. Install Adobe Reader 7.0 or better and open the rule book with it. Adobe Reader 7.0 does allow selecting text in a PDF (there is a Select button on the tool bar). Unlike Adobe 5.0 you can also save a PDF file in a text format with a file extension of .txt. There are also programs (some may be free) that will convert PDFs to other formats such as MS Word, etc.
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With the old CD-based pdf file, Adobe 7.0 will allow the selecting of blocks of text, but does not allow copying. If you try to save it in another format (e.g. txt), the file will be empty. At least that was my experience some time ago. Haven't tried lately with the absolute latest updates to Adobe Reader.
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It seems to me ASA Rules , certainly in this case , are far more specific than ISF .
What it means the rules lend themselves more to umpire interpretation , which can differ from area to area depending on the UIC or trainers . Still working through comparisons . |
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