Look Back Rule

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by DTQ_Blue

First of all, was the call "technically correct."

No. In the first place, 3 seconds is about 3 times too long to wait. In the second place, she stopped, waited 3 seconds, moved and stopped again. She is out immediately at that point. The second stop is illegal.

Originally Posted by DTQ_Blue

Second, was it appropriate. The runner really had nowhere to go with runners at second and third.

Yes, it was appropriate.

Originally Posted by DTQ_Blue

Third, do you give the 10U age a lot more leeway.

No. Some, maybe, but not a lot. 3 seconds was way too long, even for 10U.

Originally Posted by DTQ_Blue

Finally, does any call anger parents more than a LBR call. I had a parent say some ugly thngs to me as I walked off the field.

Don't worry about 10U parents. They are absolutely the least informed and the worst WRT yelling at the umpire.

What got you in trouble was not the call per se, but your own hesitancy in making the call. Quit waiting so long; be far more decisive and definite in the call.

[Skahtboi]

Don't worry about 10U parents. They are absolutely the least informed and the worst WRT yelling at the umpire.

I agree with Tom on all of the points he raised, especially the line in quotes above.

Waiting "3-4 seconds" in a varsity game was way way too long. Giving 10U three seconds time was also too long, as has already been mentioned.

[wadeintothem]

10U rec.. leeway, warnings, help em along

10U championship play - absolutely no leeway whatsover. None.