I happened to be perusing the nether regions at the back of the FED rule book this afternoon and came across the following passage:

<ul><b><font size=5>Points of Emphasis (p.78)</font>
<u><font size=4>Three Foot Running Lane</font></u>
<ul><font size=3>In all situations when the batter-runner
is entitled to run (i.e. a batted ball,<u> base on balls, </u>
or dropped third strike), she must use the
three-foot running lane. <i>An award of first base on
a base on balls does not negate the requirements to use
the three-foot running lane. If the batter-runner steps
out of the lane, she is subject to being called out (8-4-2n). </i>
(Emphasis added)</font></ul></b></ul>

So the ruling has been right there in the book all along.

ya, but
 

Sam,
I rarely concern myself with that on an improperly marked field.
mick

Awwwww Sam.........
 

There ya' go Sam.........showin' the rest of us up by actually READING the book.........

Man.......Now all the coaches are gonna expect <b>US</b> to read it too!! Bummer.


Joel


BTW........good to see ya' mick.

Now that the big orange (tan?) ball season is over..........you get to hang out with your 2nd family.

I notice you almost never visit during that OTHER season........:D

Hope the snow and cold stuff is about over UP THERE.

Re: Awwwww Sam.........
 

Thanks, Joel,
The snow is finally melting and it'll be a few weeks yet before the equipment is worn.
Since we don't have Fed ball U.P. in my area, there isn't too much a guy can say on the subjects of the current discussions.
So, I'm just readin' along and learning, and every now and then I'll <s> share my vast wisdom</s> <u>Burp</u> !!! ;)
mick