Turning Left after Crossing 1B

[MNBlue]

Originally Posted by bwbuddy

What's the best way to judge whether or not the batter-runner "attempts" or "turns toward" 2B after crossing 1B, and is therefore subject to be tagged out? I realize it has to be more than just simply turning left to return to 1B, but what do you watch for to determine "jeopardy" -- one step towards 2B, two steps, or something else?

At the training sessions I've been involved with, I've been telling umpires that the way I judge is by the 'flinch factor'. It is basically what Mike just said. If what the runner does, makes me flinch and makes me think that she just made an attempt to advance, then I have her in jeopardy.

It's hard to quantify; mostly just a feeling or reaction to what the runner just did.