Stopping on your way to 1st
Question
"The question is two fold:
1) Can a runner who has hit a batted ball stop (even momentarily) on her way to first base? And if she does, is she out?
2) Can a runner who draws a WALK stop (even momentarily) on her way to first base? And if she does, is she out?
Thank you.
-Coach Jason"
Answer
Jason,
The answer to both questions 1 and 2, yes the batter/runner may stop on their way to first base. This has no effect on the game.
In situation one if the batter/runner stops then moves back towards home plate TO AVOID OR DELAY a tag, the play is called dead, the batter runner is out and any base runners return to the last base touched.
Tom
tagging up
Blocking the Catchers view of the pitch