Proposed Rule Changes

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally posted by Bandit
The clarification of when the time starts has been submitted many times before I believe and has yet to pass. What is to make us think this year will be any different ? Not saying it's not needed but I'm just saying it is something not to get your hopes up about. True ?

I submitted it as a change last year. The problem was that so many people in committee were SP folks who did not understand that according to ASA Code, a time limit may be imposed in ANY Championship Play.

There are two reasons I am attempting this again:

1. The wording of the rule was changed in the 2004 book and the sentence which stated that the clock started at the first pitch has been removed.

2. Now that there is clear wording in the Code, I will be better prepared for the committee when addressing this issue.

Now, if it doesn't go this year, I'll give it up.