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Define "Errant throw" as "A thrown ball which draws the defender away from the area of the play or base at which a play is being made"

Comment: Term is used in rules without definition. This definition will aid umpires and players in understanding the rule.

Numerous scenarios in changing the FP distance to 43'.

No problem from my point of view.

A couple proposals to change the base distance in SP to 70'

This is not a new proposal, but as noted in the past, the game has caught up to the fields and 70' is a move which will be good for the adult game.

Safety Grip: Covers the handle region of the bat. The safety grip will not be less than 10 inches and not more thn 15 inches. There shall be no exposed metal in the 10-15 inch area. The safety grip may be a molded finger formed grip as long as it is permanently attached to the bat or attached with Safety tape. Resin, pine tar or spray substances are permissible on the safety grip only. Any tape applied to the safety grip must be sa continuous spiral. A bat having a flare or cone shaped grip attached is legal


Reason: Eliminates the issue of extra tape.

Maybe it is me, but the last sentance is a direct contradiction to the safetey aspect of the grip which has been standard for ASA in the past. If this change passes, does that mean ASA now considers a bat altered in this manner safe?

Changing the required ball requirments to a .520 cor an a 275.0 lbs of compression.

I have no problem with this change.

There are a couple requiring JO infielders and pitchers to wear masks? Failure results in a bench restriction and can no longer participate in the game.

Sorry, but I consider this over officiating and this this decision is one for the coaches, players and parents, not ASA.

Penalty for a player not wearing a mask during warm ups is a bench restriction for the player and coach.

Sorry, but I consider this over officiating and this this decision is one for the coaches, players and parents, not ASA. Not to mention it is impossible to enforce equally across the board.


Exposed jewelry must be removed and may not be worn during a game.


IMO, this change is also over officiating. I am not telling a 35 year old man or woman they MUST remove their wedding band. The rule presently in place works just fine and I see no reason to exacerbate an all ready tenuous situation in ASA softball.


Numerous suggestions concerning metal spikes in particular classes of ASA JO softball.


Okay by me.


A change to remove "heating" from the characteristic changing of equipment because at the present time, it is no more affecting th game than if the equipment being lying in the sun.

IMO, if it is not an issue AT THIS TIME, why worry about it being changed on the assumption it will never be an issue?

JO ball to allow one or two EPs

There needs to be some order in the game. If batting 9 or 10, why not bat 11 or 12?

Change UR sub to not allow a run to score if the URS did not report.

Change the tie breaker to place runners 1st & 2nd for the purpose of creating a possible force out for the defense.

Give me a break, that is the idea of a tie breaker.

During between inning warm ups, restrict the defense to 4 IF & 1 ball.

Someone is worried that the defensive player that comes out of the dugout to help may be in jeopardy of getting hurt.

GMAFB! We have more to worry about issues which directly affect the game. Maybe whe should have NASA scan the skies every half inning to insure a wayward meteor will not fall near a field.

Eliminate the low height of a pitch and restrict the high side to 10'. Why?

Nevermind, excuses are weak and this is not an NSA convention.

Drop awarded base from the IP enforcement.

Penalty is too severe. No argument from me.

Allow Adult FP players to select the OD circle they prefer to avoid a possible fould ball.

Really don't care, but IMO they are acking for trouble.

Make a foul ball an automatic dead ball on a 3rd strike so the defenders do not have to worry about making a play on a runner tagging and advanding.

Seems to me a certain someone is trying to shove NSA rules down ASA's throat. Maybe I'm wrong, but why should the offense be denied the ability to play the game and the offence, the same?

Eliminate stealing in SP below Men's A & B

Why? In my small part of the woods, it is not an issue.

Edited for some clarification and typo corrections