ASA BU SP mechanics question

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

This may seem silly, but no one ever clarified what a "trailing runner" was. Every umpire I've ever met has always interpreted it as, "the runner farthest from HP," which sounds correct. Think of it as "the caboose." However, doing a search on "trailing" in the rules PDF has me straightened out.

Good morning, my name's Captain Obvious. Nice t'meet ya.

Look at it this way. If you are not leading the way, you must be trailing someone.