I've attended two clinics that have addressed the issue of stealing. BOth clinicians say the same thing.
1). Runners can steal once the ball reaches the front of the plate.
2). If the ball hits in front of the plate or hits the plate or hits the batter, it is a dead ball and no one can steal.
It is references in POE #48, page 159 in ASA rule book.
Personally, I love the rule. It should speed up the game!
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