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Old Fri Aug 26, 2016, 01:07pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu View Post
I went back to check on tag-up responsibilities. I apparently defaulted to the NFHS version of this mechanic. In ASA, the BU does indeed have both runners when they're on first and second.

So at some point be it clinic or actual practice and in pre-gaming, (collective) we always give the responsibility of the lead runner to PU.

Re-learning the ASA method, I'll have to decide whether to introduce this to our umpire group. I think we've all become accustomed to the NFHS version (and not all our guys work HS ball).
Only problem with changing up mechanics locally is that if you have someone from your group travel outside your area, they are going to have to remember the real mechanics.

I know that to some UICs, one of the worst things you can start an explanation with are, "Well, at home we....."
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