rounding 1st on a four ball walk "giddy up"

[Brian Courser]

First new too the site and fairly new to coaching 12 u softball. question I have is when sending a baserunner towards second after running down to first from a walk, are they anytime obligated to advance towards second or risk be called out for not going. could you please offer reference material to support your answer. thanks in advanceI

 

[Hit by the Pitch]

If the pitcher does not have the ball in the circle the batter-runner can do whatever they want.

If the pitcher does have the ball in the circle the runner is subject to the Look Back Rule.

A batter-runner who rounds first base towards second base may stop, but then immediately without stopping return to first or advance non-stop to second base.


Hopefully that was what you are asking about.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

Here is a good discussion about the look back rule. http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-rules-questions/13479-look-back-rule-again.html

 

[Brian Courser]

Thank you that is what I was looking for.