ASA SP with stealing

[Fozzie]

Actually its not just an Indiana thing. I just got back from Nebraska where I had the pleasure of working the Mens SP 'E' and 'E1' state championship. And they even have a 'F' division. Its really a very fun tournament to work as most of the teams have never played in a big tournament and never on fields and facilities as nice as they have in Hastings, NE. The quality of the umpires there was also outstanding with two elite slow-pitch umpires heading the list.

As to the OP, we played with stealing and all in all it went really well. I love the game with stealing and now with the rules changes from a couple of years ago its easy to call and for players to understand. I hope they keep it if for no other reason then keeping catchers trying to catch the ball and not waiting for it to bounce off of me.

Jeff Merriman