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Stealing would be fine, even at lower levels with 2 blues. If that was a standard of leagues, I would probably have to re-evaluate doing slow pitch because we only use one umpire.
I would love ASA to go to 70'. This would solve many of the tough calls for one man mechanics, especially at the lower levels.
I think a better way to keep catchers in the game is to have the ability to pickoff runners at the bases after the pitch crosses the plate. Back in the 80's, I was in Southern Cal. and we had this for leagues.
Very simple, if the runner is off the base after the pitch crossed the plate, the ball could be thrown to the base for a force out play. If the ball is overthrown, that runner can advance to an empty base at their own risk. If the base ahead of them was occupied, then they could not advance.
It added some spice to the game without people getting hurt like you would see with stealing. Teams actually recruited guys to be catchers because of how they handled the pick off attempts.
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R.Vietti
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