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Originally posted by CecilOne
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Originally posted by whiskers_ump
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Originally posted by CecilOne
I'm pretty sure Scott's explanation applies to all rules, not just ASA.
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CecilOne,
Under the Playing Rules & Points Of Emphasis Index Section of the ASA Rule Book,
it is listed as DROPPED THIRD STRIKE....... FP.
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If the catcher never touches it ("fails to catch the third strike before the ball touches the ground"), may the batter run?
[Edited by CecilOne on May 28th, 2005 at 01:59 PM] [/B]
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Speaking ASA
The rule doesn't say anything about a "dropped" third strike. It states just as you noted, "fails to catch". Rule 8.1.B.2 includes the sentence, "This is call the third strike rule."
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