Fri May 18, 2012, 10:51am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by newump
Ground ball up the first base line. F3 fields ball near line. As batter runner approaches F3, BR begins to retreat a couple of steps towards home to avoid the tag. * Is BR out if he backs up like this? * Or can he retreat all the way to home?
NCAA rule citation if possible.
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It's real simple:
- In softball, the BR is out if he/she retreats toward home
- In baseball, the BR may retreat toward home but will be called out if he/she touches home plate
Is that simple enough?
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