NFHS Change for 2005

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My tournament this past three days included Walter Sparks' DD's
team. We had a couple of good chats. He told me that NFHS
will change over to ASA's version of the OBS rule next year.
I called two illegal pitches on his DD's team. His DD was not
the pitcher at the time. His DD's team went through the tournament
undefeated. I called, as it worked out, all but one of their
games. He told me that there was one thing I do that he really
likes. When pitcher is getting sign and then Batter decides
to step out, I have always given them 5 - 10 seconds, then announce
"OK, ladies, lets reset, and play." If there were prior pitches
I announce the count immediately following putting the ball in
play. He had no negative comments on any of my games and was there
for three of them. Two plates and one base.