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I know this has been beaten like a dead horse but for what ever reason it is still confusing.
I have the basics of the rule down- but there is one part that when I read it, it is straight forward but I want to make sure that I'm reading it right.
I can not find this statement in the ASA rule book but it is in the USSSA rule book.
Quote: Being in the 16-foot circle is defined as both feet within or partially within the line. The feet may touch the line and extend outside the line. When the pitcher is in the pitchers circle and the runner (S) is off the base, the pitcher is considered to be playing on the runner (s) when the throwing arm is raised or any forward movement of the body is made toward the runner. Movement of the head is not considered an attempt play.
EFFECT: Ball is dead and runner is out.
I see alot where the pitcher has the ball in circle - makes a play and the runner is standing about 3-5 feet off base then decides to slowly go back to base. No Call
But the rule above clearly states that the runner is out- am I reading that right at any time if a play is made while ball is in circle and runner or runners are off the base they are out .
I know this is elementry and maybe I'm just reading the rule book so much that it is all running together and nothing makes since anymore but I just wanted to know if this is what this is stating.- thanks
I have the basics of the rule down- but there is one part that when I read it, it is straight forward but I want to make sure that I'm reading it right.
I can not find this statement in the ASA rule book but it is in the USSSA rule book.
Quote: Being in the 16-foot circle is defined as both feet within or partially within the line. The feet may touch the line and extend outside the line. When the pitcher is in the pitchers circle and the runner (S) is off the base, the pitcher is considered to be playing on the runner (s) when the throwing arm is raised or any forward movement of the body is made toward the runner. Movement of the head is not considered an attempt play.
EFFECT: Ball is dead and runner is out.
I see alot where the pitcher has the ball in circle - makes a play and the runner is standing about 3-5 feet off base then decides to slowly go back to base. No Call
But the rule above clearly states that the runner is out- am I reading that right at any time if a play is made while ball is in circle and runner or runners are off the base they are out .
I know this is elementry and maybe I'm just reading the rule book so much that it is all running together and nothing makes since anymore but I just wanted to know if this is what this is stating.- thanks