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Originally Posted by rbmartin
I know the Batter/runner may not retreat to avoid a tag (softball only).
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Not completely true... and the untrue part is why you've still got the question -
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Does the same apply to a runner already on base at the time of pitch?
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Here's what you're missing...
BR cannot retreat TOWARD HOME to avoid a tag. If BR retreats between 1st and 2nd to avoid a tag, it's completely acceptable (and common, really). Similarly, if any other retreats between any bases other than home and 1st, it's completely acceptable as well.