Drop third strike with two outs.

[NorthAlaUmp]

Originally posted by SC Ump
As she is about one step from the dugout her coach said, "Run to first."

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FED Rule 8-2-4 states that the B/R is out if she fails to advance to first base " and enters the team area" after, among other things, a dropped third strike. I don't know about ASA, but this doesn't say "leaves the field of play" as some have discussed. So, if she is one step from entering the dugout, is she not out for entering the "team area"?

I can find no other reference to "team area" in the book, although "dugout/bench" is mentioned several times. What is the difference? If there is no difference, then why doesn't it say a player must stay in the "team area" if she is ejected or restricted?

If there is a difference, then you never consider what happens if she enters the field to play defense without entering the "dugout/bench' since she entered the "team area" and is out.

Shame on the defense for not knowing how to handle the situation.

Shame on the B/R for not knowing the situation also. Why more shame on the defense than the offense???