ASA Rule Changes

[IRISHMAFIA]

These are just my opinions based on the results and discussions from certain committees. However, nothing is ever in or out until approved by the general council.

What looks good to pass:

No charged conference it the pitcher is removed from the position.

Requiring certification mark on bats

Including dents along with burrs and visible cracks to bat specs

Approved multiple piece bats

Moving to optic yellow ball only by 2010

HR limits for women's SP

Change 20-second violation penalty to a ball on the batter as opposed to IP

SP batter entering box with a 1-1 count

Runner assistance violation during a dead ball period.

What doesn't look good to pass:

Strike mat definition

Double plate for Co-Ed

Restricting bank construction to wood and single aluminum

Removing 11" ball from Co-Ed play

Any change in the rules referring to changing the SP stealing rules.

Removing metal spikes from men's SP

Just about any change in JO metal spikes rules

Adding an 11th fielder in SP

Requiring a coach dress code

Changing SP height to 10'

6-warm ups, 3 with each ball in the Co-Ed game

Penalty for intentionally removing field markings

Change in rule for allowing a deflected batted ball leaving play in fair territory

Crashing into a defender without the ball

Incorporating a specific "lighting safety guidelines" in the rules.