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Tomorrow is the big day. The face masks/guards will undoubtedly be mandated beginning Jan 1, 2005.
Other probabilities:
Shorthanded rule will not change.
Flex will replace DEFO
An illegal runner will not be ruled out if discovered
The time the clock starts will remain at the moment the first pitch is delivered
FP delivery of push and drag will remain the same for all but men's FP
The proposal to change the call to "no pitch" when a batter is completely out of the front of the batter's box is hit by the pitch will be rejected
A proposed change to allow the runner to leave the base when the pitcher's foot loses contact with the pitcher's plate or release has been withdrawn
The words "or not about to receive a thrown ball" concerning obstruction will be approved
The rule reinstating an "interference" call for a BR running to 1B when not entitled will be rejected.
Remember, these are only observations drawn from the recommendations of the committees. It does not mean they will not be resurrected and/or changed on the floor during the general council meeting.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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