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Originally Posted by NDblue
As far as I know, in ASA there was no rule infraction. As long as there's no interference of a pitch being thrown, the batter can switch boxes whenever they want and it doesn't have to be behind the PU. (S)he can step over the plate.
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ASA does have Rule 7-3.D; "The batter shall not step directly in front of the catcher to the other batters box while the pitcher (FP) is taking the signal or (SP) is in position to pitch, or anytime thereafter prior to the release of the pitch. EFFECT: The ball is dead, the batter is out, and the runners may not advance.