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Originally posted by mcrowder
Chuck, if the out was on the BR, there would be no force outs (as they could return to the base where they started). If the out was on, say, a runner on 2nd - the runner on 3rd would not be a force anymore (she could return to 3rd), but the runner on 1st would still be a force.
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Not true for ASA. ASA 3-5-E says
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...Calling a runner out for removing a helmet does not remove force play situations.
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Regarding actually calling the player out, ASA goes on to say
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Umpires should use discretion as to the intent of the rule concerning player safety.
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IOW, if there is little or no likelihood of the player being hurt (e.g. on a over the fence batted ball), "no harm, no foul."
Since this was school ball, note what WMB said - not an OUT for this violation in NFHS.