a question arising from the NFHS test - 16/2.1.3b2 v 48/5.2.2b

[Jake26]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

It isn't a conflict when one rule that is specific limits the generalization of another rule.

5.2.2.b limits the conditions of allowable returns under 2.1.3.b.2.

Thanks. The "limiting" concept helps explain this to my cohorts.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by Jake26

Thanks.

So, what's the answer to your question? Can she legally go back to touch first base:

1. If the ball enters the dugout and THEN she touches third base?

2. If she touches third base and THEN the ball enters the dugout?

[Jake26]

Originally Posted by Manny A

So, what's the answer to your question? Can she legally go back to touch first base:

1. If the ball enters the dugout and THEN she touches third base?

2. If she touches third base and THEN the ball enters the dugout?

If I understand Steve properly, once the runner is at or beyond second base and the ball becomes dead, Rule 5.2.2b does not allow the runner to go back and touch first base. So, in both 1) and 2), she cannot go back.