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Originally Posted by Stat-Man
Strike Mat - A 19X34.5 mat to be placed over the plate. And ball which strikes the mat is a strike. Is this for all SP?
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No, for "all games". Yeah, I know.
But remember, this is only a definition, not a rule change.
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Change SP dimensions of bases and PP to 70’ & 53’, respectively
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To bring some sort of defense back in the game. Infielders are already playing deep and the standard double play has almost disappeared at some levels of the game. It isn't that big a deal, it is barely more than a runner's stride.
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Add a second HP for Coed ball.
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safety
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Establish a pitcher’s box for SP
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Is this like the new NCAA FP box? If so, I don't like that idea.
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I doubt the NCAA has a SP pitching box. This is a rectangle that is 6' deep from the front of the PP and 24" wide. The pitcher may start their pitch with a foot anywhere in that box.
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SP – batter assumes a 1-1 count when they enter the batter’s box. Why not just change to a 3-2 count? 
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Too much confusion and would need to create an entire set of rules just for SP and the count. In previous efforts, this has been shown as the most acceptable wording understood by the council members.