Proposed 2011 ASA Rule Changes Part I

[CecilOne]

For:
"Rule 3.5 Helmet with chin straps requiring chin strap to be worn with no less and 1” gap between strap and player.
Reasoning: Players not wearing straps correctly.
My opinion: Rule already provides for all equipment being worn properly. This is not necessary and the specificity (is that a word?) just creates more issues for umpires especially when some coach decides to use this rule as a matter of playing head games with the opposition."

How about "Rule 3.5 Helmet with chin straps to be worn with the strap touching the underside of the player's chin"
(or similar anatomical designation).
Removes the 1" judgment and actually follows the intent of the strap.