ASA unveils new equipment requirements for 2010

[Ken Krause]

Responding to parent demands to make the game of fastpitch softball safer and more enjoyable for youth players, the ASA has increased its protective equipment requirements for all players. Here is a look at the new equipment, which will be mandatory for all field players as well as hitters and baserunners beginning in 2010.

"We expect the new equipment will slow the game down a little bit," said an ASA spokesperson who declined to be named. "But our priority is now and always has been the safety of the players who participate."

No word yet on new equipment requirements for umpires.

 

[Mark H]

OK but that bat doesn't look regulation to me.

 

[kls_hittingacademy]

That bat meets all ASA guide lines. That's the new pig sticker bat, it's the first of it's kind. It is not made of composite material. LOL!!!!

 

[NYLadyCobras]

Great with that bat (i think they run about 4-5pounds) should provide even lower scoring games and then we dont have to worry about the 3B safety no one will pull the ball...

 

[ThatGuy2120]

Is that a composite bat? Can I use it in a batting cage?

 

[kls_hittingacademy]

You can use that bat anywhere you want. No questions asked!