NAFA's modified A

[wadeintothem]

I worked a NAFA men's tourney this weekend. They have kind of taken over the mens ball in our area (FP Of course). Great fun this weekend and great tourney. No ejections at all in the entire tournament. I probably could have got one but it was the very last game (round robin not championship), it was late, he was tired, and I wasnt letting him off the hook that easy.

Anyway, NAFA starts off in a modified A. (simlar to slow pitch for ASA) with no runners on.

have you tried it in fast pitch?

I thought I would like it but it turned out to have some dificiencies. On RF bloops, to get a 90 you come straight in. I would rather be out on that play, especially when I have dudes throwing a ball. I felt a little vulnerable right there and in the way.

I had to often adjust to see the pitch because of F3's dome being in the way, which got old.

Another umpire brought up the liner shot with BU having fair foul - Me I had no problem getting to the line or going out from this position.

The only advantage I see to a modified A for Fast Pitch is the lazy routine out at 1B. That position makes that play a snap.

I have no interest in that rationale and think the standard A is the way to go.