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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
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.
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Definitely agree. Facemasks for batters was one thing, but this is entirely another. I certainly would recommend to 1st and 3rd basemen playing fastpitch to wear mouth guards and heart guards, but to require such things is over the line.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
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.
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This would be an OK rule for JO... maybe. But to require this of adults is way over the line. They're perfectly capable of assessing the dangers of wearing jewelry.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
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.
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Agree with Irish.
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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Drop awarded base from the IP enforcement.
Penalty is too severe. No argument from me.
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Also agree with greymule. Now we might actually see the IP's being called.