[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by chapmaja

Here are some of the possible Fed rule changes for next year (per a survey that has been sent out).

Which would you be in favor of and why?

1. The pitcher starting the pitching motion with both feet on the pitcher’s plate.
No

2. Defining electronic device.
maybe, after reviewing a proposed definition

3. Clarifying obstruction.
We've been trying to do that for years for some people, the rest of us do not need it.

4. Adding a 10th player to replace the DP/Flex rules for fast pitch.
NO

5. Eliminating the need for the umpire to check equipment prior to the start of the game.
It is a nuisance, but enough illegals how up to have value .

6. Requiring a double first base for fast pitch.
OK

7. Clarifying illegal pitches.
Needs explanation, else see #2

8. Clarifying interference by the batter-runner.
Yes

9. Allowing runner to touch a missed base after the ball is thrown out of play.
OK

10. Allowing an intentional walk in fast pitch.
Without pitches - No

11. Moving “a run ahead” rule from state adoption to a national rule.
No
One reason - different climates affect the value of speedup rules.

Mine - change the pitcher simulating a signal to a perceptible pause.