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			For those of you who umpire ASA, do not discard the Umpire Manual this year. 
 
Looks like the staff has made a serious attempt updating some of this information, including the STRIKE signal.  I have no doubt someone will find something still not quite right.  So what?  It appears they are at least trying to get it right. 
 
I know what will get some of you is the emphasis on the direction given the umpire on a possible pulled foot and swipe tag.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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