ASA rule question

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by SouthPaw
I really don't know what size ball it was IRISHMAFIA,

I have always played in regular recreational leagues in Southern California. I have played in 4 different cities in San Diego & San Clemente in the past 11 years & every league let you leave the bag as soon as the ball was released by the pitcher. It was great because in situations like full counts with 2 outs & runners on you could take off running knowing that it is either going to be ball four, the 3rd out, or a ball in play. We actually hit & ran a lot too.

Sounds like a variation of what is known as "Chicagoball" or 16" SP. I know we have some board members in the Midwest who can probably address this better than I.

Since SCMAF doesn't offer their rules on-line (here we go ), I cannot help you with the reason for the different rule. However, if you are playing in CO and they tell you that you cannot, it sounds like they are playing straight softball.