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January 30, 2003
Memo from Walt Sparks, UIC for TASO Softball
Quoting Mr. Sparks - Copying and pasting what was posted.
Rule Clarification - Runners Switching on the Bases
Rule 3-3-10 #3, 8-3-6; 8-6-4; 10-2-38
With R1 at second base, R2 at first base and a 1-1 count on B3, the offensive coach requests time to speak with the runners and batter. When the players return to their bases, R1 and R2 have switched bases. After the next pitch to B3, the defensive coach asks for time and appeals to the umpire that the runners are on the wrong bases. RULING: The umpire shall rule both R1 and R2 out for switching bases. Both are guilty of base-running infractions. If, in the umpire's judgment, the act was deliberate, both players would be ejected for unsporting behavior.
Without trying to start something nor meaning to be a wise***, break down the rules
that were stated as being utilized for pentaly imposed for this infraction utilizing 2003
NFHS Rule Book.
Rule 3 Sec 3 Art 10 #3. There were only 2 Articles under Sec 3 and no mention of switching bases.
Rule 8 Sec 3 Art 6. Art 6. A runner shall not run bases in reverse order either
to confuse the fielders or to make a travesty of the game. Would this apply?
Rule 8 Sec 6 Art 4. Physically passing a preceding runner before that runner has been put out.
Penalty - ball is in play and the runner is out. One out.
Rule 10 Sec 2 Art 38. Only 3 Articles listed.
2004 Rule Book.
3-3-10 Is about bleeding coaches/players.
8-3-6 Running bases in reverse order.
8-6-4 passing preceding runner
10-2-38 no 38 only 3 articles.
Since this was put out originially in 2003, why didn't 2004 Rule book update? Try quoting these
rules to a book wise coach.
I am not belitting Mr. Sparks. I have worked several tournanments when he has been present, even
gotten a couple of nice compliments from him. However, if rules have changed, the books need to be
updated. Our chapter did not receive any written communications on this subject. I was
aware of it because of the ASA change.
glen
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