R9 Sec. 1. THE BALL IS DEAD.

When a runner runs bases in reverse order, or off the base line, while not attempting to advance,   either to confuse the fielders, or to make a travesty of the game

R9 Sec. 2. THE BALL IS IN PLAY

m. When a runner runs more than 0.91m (3 ft) from his base path   in regular, or reverse order, to avoid being touched by the ball in the hand of a fielder.