BOO Change 2013?

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Originally Posted by Manny A

I just attended an ASA clinic this past weekend, with Julie Johnson giving the lecture on rule changes. She said the new BOO change brings ASA in line with NFHS and NCAA.

In the scenario you describe, B4's putout at first base is negated because she was the improper batter. The only outs recorded on the play are the putout of B1 at second, and the out on B2 for failing to bat as the proper batter.

Also, if B3 rather than B4 had batted improperly in your scenario, she will no longer be skipped except in Co-Ed ball. She would bat again by virtue of being the next batter after the proper batter is declared out.

Yeah, I think this is one that ASA had right, but changed for no apparent reason than to be like the other guys.

The change actually penalizes the defense based upon an offensive violation.