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Originally Posted by BretMan
The "proof" is in the rule itself.
Read the rule that declares a runner out for deviating three feet from her basepath. It refers to running the bases in either forward or reverse order.
The basepath is a "two-way street". It is the straight line from the runner's position when the tag is attempted to either the forward or reverse base.
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I did read it. And you're on my line of thinking...
Keep following me down the rabbit hole, Alice...er, Bret
The base path is defined (Rule 1 - Base Path) as "a line directly between a base and the runner's position at the time a defensive player is attempting to tag that runner."
If the "line" is now between 'X' and 3B, and suddenly the runner deviates backwards 3 feet from 'X', is this not a violation of 8.7.A?
If the runner deviates 3 feet perpendicular to the base path, you have an out. Why not an out if the runner retreats 3 feet behind her starting position when the tag is attempted?