Runner continuing to 2nd base on a walk

Question
I have a daughter playing in 12u and based upon watching other teams in previous years I instructed her that if she is walked she can proceed to advance to second base as long as she doesn't stop on first base, stop on her way to 2nd base, or turn around and proceed back to 1st base after trying to advance to 2nd base.  My daughter tried this in her last game and we had half the city upset at us for trying something illegal and the umpire ruled she had to return back to first base.  Where can I find justification for this in the ASA rules book and how does it relate to the pitcher and the 8' radius?  Are there situations where this is permited and others when it is not?  Thanks for your help.

Answer
Hi Richard,

In ASA play a runner (inc a walk or dropped 3rd strike) may legally round 1st, they may stop once and immediately proceed to the next base or back to 1st.

You are correct if she stops at 1st she cannot leave it.

The rule is 8-t

here are some other parts of the rule..the look back rule goes into effect as soon as the pitcher has control of the ball in the circle and the b-r touches 1st base.

If the look back rule is in effect

A b-r walked can legally round the base stop once and immediately advance to the next base or return to 1st base.

If they over-run 1st toward rt field and turns left and moves directly toward 2nd , they must attempt non stop to advance to 2nd

If they over-run 1st toward rt field and turns left and stops, they must immediately move non stop back to 1st or to advance to 2nd

If they over-run 1st toward rt field and turns left and moves back toward the infield in any direction other than directly toward 2nd, they must immediately move non stop back to 1st

If they over-run 1st toward rt field, turn right, is committed to return non-stop to 1st

Mark