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In my very humble opinion, the difference between an umpire who does both and a good umpire who does both is that the good umpire understands the intent of the rule and the intent of the governing body.

As has been stated by several on here before, NFHS is less punitive. These differences are there for a reason. Some of us, as umpires, may not like it, but the game is not about us: it is about players, and in NFHS a participatory extracurricular activity that is an extension of school.

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Originally Posted by David Emerling

In FED, you get a warning. If you do it again, the player is removed from the game. Never any outs.

In ASA, there can be OUTS. No warnings. Outs! Outs! Outs!

:D Which is why I prefer ASA! :D

But, back to the BOO, from an umpire's perspective, the difference is not a big deal - does an out made on the improper batter stand?

ASA - yes.
NFHS - no.

Not a biggie to remember or enforce.

First of all, there will not always BE an out made on the improper batter. And, secondly, the rest of the rule is identical in effect.

So, while the result of the rule difference may have a significant impact on the game (or it may not), the differences between the rules are not radical - just one item to remember.