Lookback Rule at 2nd Base

[Dakota]

Steve,

You are correct in your rule explanation, but I'm not sure that is what Dan was saying.

He said,

Originally posted by dan_renninger
R1 needs to return to 2nd once the pitcher has the ball in the 16 ft circle...

This sounds like he is saying R1 can be rung up as soon as the pitcher has the ball in the circle, regardless of where the BR is.

He needs to add "... and the BR has reached 1B." to his sentence above.

If I've misread your post, Dan, please correct me.