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Originally posted by Dakota
ASA 2004 POE 22
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GLOVE (Using the wrong glove)[list=A][*] If discovered or brought to the umpire's attention, it should be corrected immediately or the player using the glove cannot play.[*] If a defensive team has a shift and the first baseman moves out of an area which the player would normally cover, the mitt should not be allowed to be used in the new area.[/list=A]
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There is no specificity on how far removed from the area normally covered by F3 is acceptable. Umpire judgment - IOW, you get to decide.
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It should be noted that regardless of the position at the TOP, if that player is the closest to 1B, or in the most likely position to cover that base on a batted ball, they should be permitted to wear a mitt.