Rules for passing a runner

[obbay]

But the runner on 2nd could still go back to first so while there was someone on it there wasn't a force. I may be wrong but think you can do that.

Not sure I understand. if a runner makes it to a base, that base is occupied. just like on a dropped 3rd strike- if the runner on 1B was running on the pitch, 1B is still considered occupied as far as application of the rule goes. in the situation you describe above, the runner at 2B would have to return to 1B before the lead runner running the bases in reverse order caught up to her

 

[Ajaywill]

NSA rule 8-1-d - The baserunner shall not run the bases in reverse order. Effect - The ball is dead and the runner is out.

Interesting......so there can never be a rundown in NSA play?

 

[canyonjoe]

Not sure I understand. if a runner makes it to a base, that base is occupied. just like on a dropped 3rd strike- if the runner on 1B was running on the pitch, 1B is still considered occupied as far as application of the rule goes. in the situation you describe above, the runner at 2B would have to return to 1B before the lead runner running the bases in reverse order caught up to her

Say there is a play where the bases are loaded 1 out. Batter hits a long fly to left field. R1 tags, R2 tags, R3 goes 15 feet down the line realizes it's going to be caught and goes back and tags late. The other 2 runners reach 2nd and 3rd and ball runner from third sees throw heading home and decides to go back to third. Are you saying that she can't because their is already someone there?

 

[SoCal_Dad]

... The umpire called the batter out and what should have been a grand slam became a 3 run homer.

Homer or single? I'd score it a 3-run single since they didn't reach 2B - same as if they missed 2B.

 

[obbay]

Say there is a play where the bases are loaded 1 out. Batter hits a long fly to left field. R1 tags, R2 tags, R3 goes 15 feet down the line realizes it's going to be caught and goes back and tags late. The other 2 runners reach 2nd and 3rd and ball runner from third sees throw heading home and decides to go back to third.

ok, i get what you were saying now. never mind.