Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve (Post 632985)

That case play ruling is true only in NFHS, despite no actual rule that makes that runner out.

In ASA and NCAA, no one is declared out without being actually put out; if the defense refuses to make the necessary tag, and the runners remain on the base, you would call time and return the trailing runner to the prior base, since no out has been made by the defense, nor rule violated by the offense.

Originally Posted by youngump (Post 633215)

ah, guess i didn't remember that from our 3rd world discussion. Thanks. Is there an actual rule that supports the action in asa or is that in a case play too?

Originally Posted by Mass Ump (Post 632934)

Say if the bases are loaded and the batter/runner retreats between home and first. Would the batter/runner be out and then the bases remain loaded.