- Jul 3, 2013
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Discussion with a few of my softball buddies about the double base. In my 2014 rule book, 8.2.M basically states the double base becomes one big bag that may be used by offense or defense after batter/runner passes it. One friend believes the orange bag essentially disappears after the initial play, and that neither offense or defense may use it. He umps in our USA slowpitch league and says several other umpires agree with him. I'd like to set them straight. Have there been any changes to this rule since 2014?