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What would the call be on this scenario?
The batter thinks she is out at 1B, and slowly heads to the dugout, until the coach alerts her to return to the base. The ball was in the circle, is the look back rule in effect? This was in a travel game.
No, LBR is not in effect.
What happens next depends on the rule set ...
USSSA, she is out. (Abandonment happens when the runner leaves the baseline and is no longer making an effort to continue running the bases.)
USA, she is still in play. (Abandonment does not happen until the player enters the dugout or team area.)