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Originally posted by Roger Greene
Mike,
Fed doesn't allow any contact with tape or foreign substances on the ball by pitcher. I'm pretty sure Pony is same, Can't recall USSSA at this time and am away from my books, but I don't think I'd allow it anyway. I'd use Rule 9-whatever it is for USSSA, as it would be too open for abuse.
Roger Greene
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Roger,
Just making a statement. ASA has changed this rule a couple of times over the past few years. Reason: to not disqualify a player from pitching simply because they have a cut or other need for some type of bandage for medical reasons. The umpire still has the option of disallowing
this if it is a distraction to the batter.
Thanks,