OK..... so....
@mmeece is correct...
With the LBR, the runner is entitled to continue moving in the direction they are going with ONE change of direction...
- So if the runner gets to second and stops and there are now two runners on 2B she is out as she has violated the LBR as she is no longer moving in the original direction, nor has she immediately changed direction and because she is not entitled to that base.
- However, If the runner gets to second, immediately realizes there is another runner there and heads straight back to first, she is entitled to do so (obviously at risk as she does so).
@soonerfan1966 I am not sure how the runners managed to score here or how or when the runner ended up on third? Did they take off because they saw the runner coming or something? Because that adds a whole new layer of issues to deal with. Feels like your scenario is missing some additional details.
Nope, well not in USSSA anyway. The lead runner is entitled to the base; the other remains at risk of being put out.If there were to runners on 2nd base isn't one of them automatically out as soon as 2 players are touching the same base? Don't remember the rule exactly but thought that was in there somewhere.
Am I correct in assuming if either second or third base players step off their base before an "attempt to make a play", then they would be out for leaving their base early
Bringing the ball up to a throwing position is considered making a play. Look back rule off, runners free to do whatever they like.Nope, no throw, nor a fake throw. She only brought the ball up to the throwing position. I consider a fake throw as being the arm going forward.
yes, but raising the ball is considered an attempt to make a playAm I correct in assuming if either second or third base players step off their base before an "attempt to make a play", then they would be out for leaving their base early