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Originally posted by JJ
I'd like to thank everybody for picking up this ball and running with it - I was a bit disappointed at the initial response.
FYI, since I haven't been convinced by anyone's response (there are great arguments on both sides), I emailed the FED Baseball guru, Elliot Hopkins, at the NFHS offices in Indy. When I get his reply I will post it for all - hopefully before Christmas! 
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John:
You're obviously new to the world of the NFHS, and you clearly need a FED rulebook. From page 2:
Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school baseball program in your state. The NFHS will assist in answering rules questions from state associations [my emphasis] whenever called upon.
That statement has appeared in every FED rulebook since 1983.
I don't mean to throw cold water on your parade; I
hope Elliot answers, but I'll bet a dollar to a penny he doesn't.
Your best bet is to email the director of high school athletics in your state. That may
not be the head of the umpires' association, BTW.
BTW2: Someone wrote privately that you used your name in earlier posts. I'm sorry I missed that, but it's nice to have a real name to go with the keyboard. If you find that difficult to believe, spend 12 hours at McGriff's board.
BTW3: I just noticed, however, you don't have an email address.
[Edited by Carl Childress on Mar 22nd, 2001 at 11:32 PM]