Wed Mar 21, 2012, 04:31pm
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: SE Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
The 70' bases is for all men's adult SP. In 2013, is will be all adult SP regardless of the ball used. In both cases, it excludes Senior play.
The reason for the change was to accommodate the improved equipment and athleticism of many of the players. In turn, a by-produc.t will give a defender maybe .25 seconds more to execute a play. Remember, it is only one stride for most runners.
BTW, the point about a safety factor is myth. Other than the pitcher and catcher, any fielder could always play as deep as they elected to play regardless of the location of the bases.
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When Im not umpiring...I play 3B on a rec team I like to play in front of the base  .
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