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High School game, runner at 1B, 1 out. Batter hits a grounder to second baseman. Second baseman attempts to tag baserunner. Baserunner stops and then takes a step back towards 1B. Baserunner remains in the baseline. Second baseman throws to 1B to get the batter. Baserunner from 1B advances safely to 2B. Umpire rules baserunner out for running in reverse.
I know the batter cannot run in reverse between Home and 1B. I also know the rules state that a runner cannot run in reverse to "confuse the defense" or "make a travesty of the game", which doesn't seem to apply. Was the umpire correct in his ruling? If so, which rule applies?
I know the batter cannot run in reverse between Home and 1B. I also know the rules state that a runner cannot run in reverse to "confuse the defense" or "make a travesty of the game", which doesn't seem to apply. Was the umpire correct in his ruling? If so, which rule applies?