Two Violations in One

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by BretMan

Where is this "exception" documented in NFHS rules?

Don't enforce the penalty when the team who offended is benefited from its enforcement. In my proposed play, the defense induced the offense into a violation by creating an illegal pitch. You don't reward the defense for violating the rules and causing a secondary infraction.

Rules + Common Sense = You don't call the runner out

[AtlUmpSteve]

On the case play cited, no double touch I ever saw induced a runner to leave early. Enforce exactly like the case book suggests. This isn't a common sense ruling.

The exception is when the illegal pitch actually causes or induces the runner to leave early. The obvious example is if the pitcher holds on to the ball after passing the hip and makes a 2nd full revolution, or simply never delivers the pitch. Runners that time the release that never happened shouldn't be penalized for the violation clearly caused by the defense's illegal action.

But this case play has NOTHING to do with that type of situation. Don't overthink when lead down the wrong path.

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

But this case play has NOTHING to do with that type of situation. Don't overthink when lead down the wrong path.

I wrote an exception to the rule application and gave a specific example. Read correctly so you aren't lead down the wrong path.