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.

[JEL]

Originally Posted by 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.

Why not eliminate the strap?

It's not used in HS nor NCAA.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by JEL

Why not eliminate the strap?

It's not used in HS nor NCAA.

Because when worn correctly (as is already required by rule which makes this change unnecessary), the strap holds the helmet in place to provide the maximum amount of protection to the player's head.

It also eliminates the constant "accidental" falling off of the helmet while the player is still involved in a play. Don't know why HS doesn't have it, but NCAA doesn't because their players are adults.

[darkside]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Because when worn correctly (as is already required by rule which makes this change unnecessary), the strap holds the helmet in place to provide the maximum amount of protection to the player's head.

It also eliminates the constant "accidental" falling off of the helmet while the player is still involved in a play. Don't know why HS doesn't have it, but NCAA doesn't because their players are adults.

NSA & U-Trip also do not have the rule.