Running lane

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by grimjack5150

Dropped third strike that is also a passed ball. Catcher is in foul and batter/runner is in fair when the thrown ball hits her. The running lane has not been put down. I caller the batter out, but now I am not sure. We are using USGF rules. Any opinions?

I generally look at lines as a courtesy of the facility. Sometimes, they're there. Sometimes, they're not. Sometimes, they're there, but they're wrong (since when do the coaches' boxes go towards the outfield?). Use your best judgment when the lines are wrong or not present.

In ASA, I'd probably have nothing on this play. The throw is coming from foul territory.