2009 ASA Rule Changes Approved

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

No, it means the existing Courtesy Runner in use now applies to all FP, not just JO as present.

An ADA can use it regardless of position.

What I don't like is that as soon as this passed, so did the exclusion of the Men's FP pitcher from the rule.

This sounds fine. I guess we gotta do whatever to cater to ADA, so thats a nonstarter, and the rule should be the same in all FP; thats they way they play anyway. ASA needs to make the mens FP exactly the way the men want them; then maybe ASA can regain some steam with the few who actually play mens FP.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

This sounds fine. I guess we gotta do whatever to cater to ADA, so thats a nonstarter, and the rule should be the same in all FP; thats they way they play anyway. ASA needs to make the mens FP exactly the way the men want them; then maybe ASA can regain some steam with the few who actually play mens FP.

Wade,
I don't see that happening. ASA has not cared much for the men's game for years, and there are a couple of other organizations that do - they even cater to the men's game. ASA shot themselves in the foot the year that they required both feet on the rubber - for men. I know that it was to match the international rule, but it wasn't the game the players wanted. Even though that was only a 1-season/year foul-up, I think you'll find those other organizations made a big gain then.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Wade,
I don't see that happening. ASA has not cared much for the men's game for years, and there are a couple of other organizations that do - they even cater to the men's game. ASA shot themselves in the foot the year that they required both feet on the rubber - for men. I know that it was to match the international rule, but it wasn't the game the players wanted. Even though that was only a 1-season/year foul-up, I think you'll find those other organizations made a big gain then.

They have lost about 80% of CA. Very few areas still have ASA mens FP.