Official ASA Approved Changes

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Well, that is why members of the staff meet afterwards to review wording to make sure the change fits and states what it is supposed to mean. But as you have seen in the past, even though they try, it doesn't always work that way.

And... speaking of!

ASA JUST released the 2012 rule changes on their website. I think the final verbiage has been written.

http://downloads.asasoftball.com/abo...20Comments.pdf

It appears that they again use the phrase "grip region." I interpret that to mean that players can put adhesive substances up to 15" from the safety knob, even where there is no safety grip present.