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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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Check each rule book (ASA, Pony etc.)
(Little League 12U)-runner leaves base prior to pitch reaching batter, dead ball-runner out-no pitch
(Little League 13/older and NFHS)-runner leaves base prior to pitch being released, dead ball-runner out-no pitch