Look back rule question

[EsqUmp]

NCAA: 12.21.2 When a base runner is legally off her base after a pitch or as a result of a batter completing her turn at bat and she is in motion as the pitcher takes
possession of the ball within the pitcher’s circle, the base runner may continue
moving forward in the direction she is going without stopping; or she may
immediately and directly go back in the other direction.

Only the NCAA prohibits the runner in motion from stopping and then continuing the same direction. All other codes allow the runner in motion to stop and then decide immediately to continue or retreat.

In your cases, both plays were legal.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by EsqUmp

NCAA: 12.21.2 When a base runner is legally off her base after a pitch or as a result of a batter completing her turn at bat and she is in motion as the pitcher takes
possession of the ball within the pitcher’s circle, the base runner may continue
moving forward in the direction she is going without stopping; or she may
immediately and directly go back in the other direction.

Only the NCAA prohibits the runner in motion from stopping and then continuing the same direction.

Which is absurd.

[TwoBits]

Speaking NFHS:

8-7-2: The runner(s) may stop once, but then must immediately return to the base or attempt to advance to the next base.

[EsqUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Which is absurd.

I agree. Honestly, I don't think it was an attempt to differentiate NCAA from ASA (and everyone else). I think that the "rules committee" didn't fully understand the rule, so when they wrote it, they did so inaccurately.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Which is absurd.

Agreed. But, it's their game, played under their rules - and those of us who do their games...........