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Originally posted by DaNewGuy
Base runner leaves the bag before the pitcher has released the ball. Rule books (ASA, Pony) refer to "upon proper appeal". In a 12u FP tourny last weekend, a couple of umps I paired up with called runners out without appeal from the defensive team or coach. What's right - call the out, indicate delayed dead ball, or wait for appeal?
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ASA Rule 8.7.S makes no such claim. I believe you have this confused with a runner leaving a base on a caught fly ball.
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