asa ruling

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Roger is correct also under ASA rule 7 section 3-D the batter may not step across once the pitcher is in position to pitch. Unfortunatly when I found this out it was in the game and the home team was made up of mostly very experienced umpires they were nice enough not to protest but we did have a long discussion and rule book look after the game. The correct call is dead ball and batter is out.