Force or no Force?

[HEYBLUE11]

12U fastpitch. Runners are allowed to steal 2nd & 3rd. On an attempted pick off at first - is there a force on the runner or do they have to be tagged. I think I know the answer but I'm calling on experience here. We are speaking ASA.

[3afan]

the runner must be tagged

[BretMan]

Please read the ASA definition of "force out" and make note of which parts have absolutely nothing to do with the play you have described.

[HEYBLUE11]

In all my years playing and completeing my first year of umpiring - my gut tells me they have to be tagged. I should of stated that this is coming from the coaches, which I have learned not to trust. Thanks

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by HEYBLUE11

In all my years playing and completeing my first year of umpiring - my gut tells me they have to be tagged. I should of stated that this is coming from the coaches, which I have learned not to trust. Thanks

Yo Hey,
See what Bret said. Continue to learn not to trust coaches - they have an agenda. And, learn the definitions - Rule 1 for ASA - because everything is based on what a definition is (the definition is absolute - with no changes, at least until the next year's book comes out).