ASA vs. NSA differences

[greymule]

Yes, I just checked the NSA book on line, and obstruction during a rundown always results in giving the runner the advance base. Otherwise, the rule does look the same as ASA's.

It appears that there are other significant differences, too, and not just in substitutions. For example, a batter-runner who uses the white portion of the safety base on a first play at 1B is out automatically. Apparently even if she beats the throw, it's not considered a missed base, and even if the throw gets away, the BR is out.

And automatic ejection for fake tag, whether the runner reacts or not. Looks as if the crash rule is different, too. The fielder has to have the ball (nothing concerning "about to receive"), and the runner must apply "great force."

Guess I have some more reading to do before Saturday.

[Edited by greymule on Oct 14th, 2003 at 10:02 PM]