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Originally posted by greymule
At least the rule is clear. Once the runner passes 1B, the entire slab becomes the base for both fielder and runner. That's easy.
Didn't ASA also change something about when the throw comes to 1B from the outfield?
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Actually, according to what Steve has passed along to us, it isn't.
I was in the meeting where this was discussed and Jerry Hansen was the individual pushing the opening of the entire base to the offense. I disagreed and was the minority. The major reason for the change? It was too confusing to the umpires. Great, pre-teens can figure it out, but the umpires cannot.
I have been an advocate of the elimination of this piece of equipment before I saw my first. If Steve's information is correct and isn't adjusted to meet the rule, the ASA will negate the entire purpose of the "safety" base.
I'm hoping this was a misunderstanding and will be corrected before we start working ASA games.