Dropped Strike 2, ASA Rule Book

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Originally Posted by mbcrowder

No rule necessary. Coach - that was only strike 2. Batter will come back to the box. F3 will throw to pitcher. Play on. Don't make it difficult if it's not difficult.

I have been to four Umpire schools & they all say the same thing "Do not over Officiate". Similar play dropped third strike with a runner on First. Runner takes off & everyone in the Stadium yells "run" to the BR, then the catcher throws the ball to F3 she drops the ball & the ball goes into dead ball area. Simply state the batter is out to the OC. If you get into a rule interpretation on some of these plays you might say something that can be used against you later in that game or in the season. Also adding to NCASAUMP I now have spell check.