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Doing some NSA FP as well as ASA this year. Interesting differences in rules. Besides allowing 2 EPs and a DH, NSA is different in some other key ways:

1. Batting out of order is treated exactly as in OBR.
2. If the BR touches 1B with the bat still in his possession, he is out. (Remember the discussion about how in ASA the BR can carry the bat around the bases as long as he does not interfere?)
3. If there's a play at 1B and the BR touches the white part, she is out whether she beat the throw or not.
4. If obstruction occurs during a "run down," the runner is always awarded the advance base. (They don't define "run down," but I guess they figure we know one when we see one.)
5. If a runner is hit by a batted ball while in contact with a base, the ball is dead regardless of the position of any fielders. (BR gets 1B, other runners advance only if forced.)
6. For a foul tip, they supply a 170-word definition that still doesn't nail everything.
7. Crash rule specifies "deliberately, and with great force."

I'm sure there are more.