by Comp » Tue Oct 29, 2013 10:10 am
Where is the ball when the runner breaks for 2nd? If the ball is in posession of the pitcher in the circle when the runner turns and starts to head back to 1st, the runner is commited to 1st and would be guilty of a lookback violation if they attempt to advance. If the runner has already turned and headed back to 1st prior to the ball being in the circle, they still have the option of attempting to advance to 2nd. If the ball isnt in the circle, runner can advance at any time.
NCAA is a little different. After overrunning 1st, until the runner has retouched 1st they can attempt to advance at any time, even if the ball is in the circle.