Quote:
Originally posted by David Van Milligen
In the August 2000 Referee magazine on page 50 there is a list of 5 ways for a batter runner to be called out while running in the three foot runner's lane. Number 4 says a batter runner can be called out for retreating toward
home to delay or avoid a tag by a fielder. It reference rule 8-4-1h. I never heard of this, is it true?
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David:
This is a
baseball board. The situation you describe from that "other magazine" is softball. I don't know from softball, but....
In NFHS
baseball, it is legal for a batter-runner to retreat toward home as long as he does not touch or run beyond the plate. (FED CB Play 8.1.1a)
Be sure you identify the sport you're discussing.