Time limit - -when does clock start running

[DSUAUmpire]

Originally Posted by Tap

Does anyone know the ASA rule and/or case book cite for when the clock starts running in a time limit game. This happens to be a slow-picth league and the local rules are silent as to when the time starts.

I seem to recall an ASA rule added in the last three years that says it starts running at the first pitch. I could be wrong, though.

We had an ASA umpire that started the clock running during the coaches meeting. Thanks in advance.

Tap

You are correct as far as ASA; however, this is something you should address to the league director. Our city league scorcekeepers start time when the home team is called to take the field after the Mgr's conference.