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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-product 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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IRISHMAFIA....
Thanks much for this clarification - on '
all' Men's Adult leagues will be 70' bases regardless of the 'ball' used. I did take a look in the manual for any reference to the 'ball' and of course it does not reference anything other than the 'dudley' types.
Just checking, but is there a reference to any 'ball type' used anywhere in the ASA manual?
Appreciate it !