3' running lane violation on BB?

[AtlUmpSteve]

To the OP request for both NFHS and ASA rulings:

In ASA, I have nothing but a stupid play by F2; and if taught to keep the runner on 1st, an equally stupid coach. It does not meet the ASA definition of making a play, and should be treated as an errant throw, with results whatever happens.

In NFHS, we have a specific ruling (for whatever reason) from the Rules Editor (who has the authority to speak for the Rules Committee) that this is a play; the fact that we don't consider it a legitimate play, isn't material anymore, the ruling is there. Unless you judge this was not a quality throw that could have been caught by the defender at first, or simply a blatent attempt to hit the runner (USC), you must rule this INT in NFHS.

Not because I say so, or even believe so; because Mary Struckhoff says so.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

...Not because I say so, or even believe so; because Mary Struckhoff says so.

I don't understand your issue with this ruling, Steve. It is clearly backed up by Rule 4.3-G.1

The Official Rules

[JefferMC]

Originally Posted by dakota

i don't understand your issue with this ruling, steve. It is clearly backed up by rule 4.3-g.1

the official rules

:d

Whew...I'm glad I do SP.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

Whew...I'm glad I do SP.

Why? Same rule applies.

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Why? Same rule applies.

That is if the league is using base stealing, and the BB was not the result of a dead ball.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Ref Ump Welsch

That is if the league is using base stealing, and the BB was not the result of a dead ball.

If there is stealing a walk cannot be a dead ball unless the ball lands in front of or on the plate or hits the batter.