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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp
Out of curiosity, do you come from a baseball background?
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Negative. I've been doing rec-level adult softball for nine years, mostly solo. The play I mentioned is the first time I've had that one.
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Originally Posted by Big Slick
By rule the runner is safe; that is something to convey with a signal.
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Could you cite the ASA rule? While the runner clearly isn't out, I don't understand how the runner can be safe, either, if he/she never touches the bag.
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Originally Posted by Big Slick
Missing home without a tag is a different situation due to there being a tag rather than a force play at first. Two different situations, two different mechanics.
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I'd like some clarity on this, as well. I'm not presently seeing a difference.