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Originally posted by coolhand
Can someone clarify the dropped third strike rule for ASA. Our league adopted ASA rules but have not supplied us with rule books. Every umpire we have had so far has had a different rule. After the catcher drops the third strike some umpires will call the batter out if they make a move towards the dugout others will call the batter out after she leaves the batters box and makes a move towards the dugout. Some will not call the batter out until she is tagged or thrown out or enters the dugout. Which if any are correct? Does anyone know how the rule is written?
Thanks
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The dropped 3rd stilke rule is rough for people who don't understand but easy once you think through it.
If the pitch is uncaught, it doesn't have to be dropped, and is called a strike, then:
If 1st base is unoccupied with one or no outs
Or if 1st base is occupied with two outs
The batter may try to get to first before being put out with either a tag or a throw to first for a force out.
The batter-runner is not out until "put out" due to a tag or the force play at first
Or if the batter enters dead ball area, ie the dug out
There is also the issue of the pitch hitting the ground before reaching the plate and the batter swining at it, this is also the dropped 3rd strike or as we say it D3K.
Hope this helps