NFHS Interp. Running Lane

[Tim C]

And, in no way, do I disagree with your position.

The challenge we are faced with is that even within specific states ALL Fed baseball is not "near heaven."

FED rules are written to cover the games as played by over 12,000 high school and middle school teams. FED seldom writes rules for "quality" programs -- the rules are written so they can play in a big time varsity game in Texas but also a JV game in Kansas.

Again, I suggest to ALL "Fedlandia" umpires -- call the FED rules exactly as your local area directs. If your Big Dogs want a quality throw that is the direction you follow.

The issue remains:

NFHS does not require a quality throw by written rule.

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