Rule change for 7.08(a)(1)

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by David B

That ought to clarify it for those coaches who still try the old "skunk in the outfield" play.

Thanks
David

Are you saying that this makes the "skunk" an illegal action now or that it now fully legitimizes it?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Are you saying that this makes the "skunk" an illegal action now or that it now fully legitimizes it?

Neither. It's always been legal. this just might clarify it for those who couldn't read / interpret the rules before.