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1. As expected, about to receive has been removed from the obstruction rules (copying the 2004 ASA change).
2. Finally some common sense about foul tips as the phrase not higher that the batters head is removed. The rule says sharply and directly to the catchers glove or hand which takes away a need for a head measurement. (ASA should follow this one.)
3. Changed Dead Ball Appeal to allow for either a coach or players to make an appeal. (The ball is dead anyway, why not allow a coach to make an appeal and eliminate some of the confusion when the bench sees a violation and they are trying to communicate it to the players on the field.)
4. Face mask/guards required for helmets starting 2006. (ASA requirement goes into effect in 2005; schools get a year to budget for equipment changes.)
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