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I answered a question on another board regarding the look back rule.
I quoted POE 32. Following is what I typed and posted.

<b>Look-back Rule [Fast pitch only] {Rule 8 Sec 8 T.}

A. The look back rule does not go into effect until the batter-
runner touches first base or has been declared out, and the pitcher
has control of the ball within the sixteen foot radius circle.</b>

Something wrong with this statement.

Naturally one of the alert coaches grabbed at it quickly. Even
another umpire reviewed and missed the mention of a 16' radius circle.

Wonder why we never caught it, or maybe I missed the post on it where
someone had.

BTW Rule 8 Sec 8 T1 does correctly state the measurement of the
pitcher's circle.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/Gif/papa.gif
glen

Quote:

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
I answered a question on another board regarding the look back rule.
I quoted POE 32. Following is what I typed and posted.

<b>Look-back Rule [Fast pitch only] {Rule 8 Sec 8 T.}

A. The look back rule does not go into effect until the batter-
runner touches first base or has been declared out, and the pitcher
has control of the ball within the sixteen foot radius circle.</b>

Something wrong with this statement.

Naturally one of the alert coaches grabbed at it quickly. Even
another umpire reviewed and missed the mention of a 16' radius circle.

Wonder why we never caught it, or maybe I missed the post on it where
someone had.

BTW Rule 8 Sec 8 T1 does correctly state the measurement of the
pitcher's circle.

http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/Gif/papa.gif
glen

Probably because we don't use the POE unless seeking clarification. I don't believe 8.8.T can be any clearer.

JMHO,