NFHS and USSSA still have the "about to recieve" wording in the rule. However, I don't think that this will present much of a problem in keeping them straight, for the simple reason that glen has already noted.
Just remember, as a rule of thumb, in ASA, the fielder needs to be in possession of the ball. In all others, the ball needs to be between the runner and the fielder.
I have a sneaking suspicion that next year, this discussion will be moot! There is already talk in the USSSA camp that there will be a wording change next year.
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