Some information

Operating system: 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Java version: idk
Minecraft version: 1.17.1
Baritone version: Where do i find that
Other mods (if used):

Exception, error or logs

Please find your latest.log or debug.log in this folder and attach it to the issue

Linux: ~/.minecraft/logs/

Windows: %appdata%/.minecraft/logs/

Mac: /Library/Application\ Support/minecraft/logs/

How to reproduce

Add your steps to reproduce the issue/bug experienced here.

Modified settings

To get the modified settings run #modified in game

Final checklist

• I know how to properly use check boxes
• I have included the version of Minecraft I'm running, baritone's version and forge mods (if used).
• I have included logs, exceptions and / or steps to reproduce the issue.
• I have not used any OwO's or UwU's in this issue.
  

The player is not in render distance, they must be in render distance

you're supposed to fill in the full thing, no log, no #modified, etc...
I'll go with the most common reason: follow can only follow players within render distance.