BR retreats towards home plate. Legal?

[BSUmp16]

Originally Posted by Justme561

Why would the BR retreat all the way to home?

Rule 8 SECTION 1.
b. A base runner having acquired legal title to a base cannot run bases in reverse order to either confuse the fielders or make a travesty of the game. A runner violating this rule is out.

Okay I gave you an answer.... so tell me the truth, this wasn't a serious question was it?

If you're going to be snarky, at least try to get the appropriate rule citation correct

[Justme561]

Originally Posted by BSUmp16

If you're going to be snarky, at least try to get the appropriate rule citation correct

I had to look 'snarky' up in the Urban Dictionary but I've got it now. It means short tempered or irritable. I think I like that word too

[mbyron]

This question comes up periodically from umpires who work softball. Apparently retreating even a step toward HP is a violation in that activity.

[rbmartin]

In any level of baseball I am aware of the B/R may (provided he has not already aquired 1st base) retreat until reaching home plate.

In FED softball they may stop but not retreat. Immediate dead ball if they do.