ROSIN BAGS

[luv2ump]

ROSIN BAGS have been showing up more often especially during warmer weather, if you would like to use one, you should request it from the umpire in chief,he will carry the official rosin bag. It will be placed near the pitchers plate and cannot be applied directly to the ball.It also must be left near the pitchers plate so that both teams may use it and not taken to the dugout at anytime. If the ball hits the rosin bag it is live ball.The umpire in chief will remove the rosin bag if it gets damaged or wet.

[StrawberryLady]

I am really interested to get some clarification on this matter. Can anyone direct me to an ASA rules official who can clear this up once & for all? I would really appreciate it.

[AlwaysImprove]

The new ASA ruling states: “Rule 6 Section 6 A Fast Pitch: an Approved manufactured drying agent that is included on the list published by the ASA, may be used by the pitcher. The Resin must be left on the ground and the approved drying agent in the pitcher’s pocket. Effect: If any other substance is found in the pitcher’s pocket the pitcher shall be ejected.”

“Some drying agents are resin and need to submitted to ASA for approval before they can be used by the pitcher. Currently only Gorilla Gold is approved.”

From this press release. http://www.asasoftball.com/about/getStory.asp?nid=1811

No mention that only an Resin bag from an official is allowed. If it is on the approved list it is allowed.

Gorilla Gold is definitely way better than just straight resin.

[Supersuds]

ROSIN BAGS have been showing up more often especially during warmer weather, if you would like to use one, you should request it from the umpire in chief,he will carry the official rosin bag. It will be placed near the pitchers plate and cannot be applied directly to the ball.It also must be left near the pitchers plate so that both teams may use it and not taken to the dugout at anytime. If the ball hits the rosin bag it is live ball.The umpire in chief will remove the rosin bag if it gets damaged or wet.

Are you hosting a tournament? If so which one so I can get my rosin/resin bag from the UIC before he runs out.

[StrawberryLady]

Thank you AlwaysImprove!!! That is fantastic information. Heading out to purchase Gorilla Gold now...

[MTR]

ROSIN BAGS have been showing up more often especially during warmer weather, if you would like to use one, you should request it from the umpire in chief,he will carry the official rosin bag. It will be placed near the pitchers plate and cannot be applied directly to the ball.It also must be left near the pitchers plate so that both teams may use it and not taken to the dugout at anytime. If the ball hits the rosin bag it is live ball.The umpire in chief will remove the rosin bag if it gets damaged or wet.

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Yeah, good luck with that. Please let us know what UIC you conned into buying into such BS so I can avoid him/her in the future.

[henryg]

Probably confusion with baseball rules

Rosin Bags

In January 1926, the major league rules committee approved the following regulation for the use of rosin bags. The rule was first approved only by the National League, but the American League followed suit a couple months later.

"Under the supervision and control of the umpire, the pitcher may use to dry his hands a small, finely meshed sealed bag containing powdered rosin, furnished by the League."

The current rule states the following:

"All umpires shall carry with them one official rosin bag. The umpire-in-chief is responsible for placing the rosin bag on the ground back of the pitcher's plate. If at any time the ball hits the rosin bag it is in play. In the case of rain or a wet field, the umpire may instruct the pitcher to carry the rosin bag in his hip pocket. A pitcher may use the rosin bag for the purpose of applying rosin to his bare hand or hands. Neither the pitcher nor any other player shall dust the ball with the rosin bag; neither shall the pitcher nor any other player be permitted to apply rosin from the bag to his glove or dust any part of his uniform with the rosin bag."

[upurbox]

Probably confusion will baseball rules

Rosin Bags

In January 1926, the major league rules committee approved the following regulation for the use of rosin bags. The rule was first approved only by the National League, but the American League followed suit a couple months later.

"Under the supervision and control of the umpire, the pitcher may use to dry his hands a small, finely meshed sealed bag containing powdered rosin, furnished by the League."

The current rule states the following:

"All umpires shall carry with them one official rosin bag. The umpire-in-chief is responsible for placing the rosin bag on the ground back of the pitcher's plate. If at any time the ball hits the rosin bag it is in play. In the case of rain or a wet field, the umpire may instruct the pitcher to carry the rosin bag in his hip pocket. A pitcher may use the rosin bag for the purpose of applying rosin to his bare hand or hands. Neither the pitcher nor any other player shall dust the ball with the rosin bag; neither shall the pitcher nor any other player be permitted to apply rosin from the bag to his glove or dust any part of his uniform with the rosin bag."

But he posted like he knew what he was talking about... ... had me fooled..

[luv2ump]

Sorry for the confusion...thanks HENRY for clearing it up ... Sorry late and tired.....UPURBOX SORRY DUDE...