Runner question

[mcrowder]

Originally Posted by Hoosier_Dave

R2 safe at 2nd and run scores.

LBR is off when pitcher throws to second. Personally, I'm giving some latitude on LBR if F1 and R1 are in a staring contest especially if F1 has arm cocked. Now, if pitcher turns her attention away from R1 and looks toward catcher for next pitch, then R1 must either advance or retreat.

If F1 doesn't have the arm cocked and is "in a staring contest", R1 is out. In fact, the "staring contest" is about how the rule got the name "lookback rule" in the first place. The "staring contest" is exactly when you should NOT give any latitude to the runner.

Also note - the initial cock of the arm can be considered a play ... anything that causes the runner to react or reevaluate can be considered a play. Standing there with the arm cocked without movement of that arm is NOT a play - you might give a little more than the 1-1000-2-OUT! if you have a pitcher with a motionless cocked arm ... but not much more.