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Originally posted by dtwsd
Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
What would you do if the catcher saw the runner coming and braced herself for the collision by turning a shoulder into her?
That's not what we're talking about here now is it?
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Yes, actually it is. The discussion is about the application of the rule for an act of USC. It applies in both directions.
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If the girl had time to cross her arms and brace herself, there is no doubt that this was not only a deliberate act, but probably COACHED. Now that's quite an assumption.
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Not as far fetched as you would like to believe. It is not unusual to hear a coach tell players to:
Next time, run right through her.
Next time, plant the throw between her eyes.
Next time, if she doesn't move, move her.
It also isn't unusual for a coach or player, and sometimes a parent, be stupid enough to say that out loud as if an attempt to intimidate the other team or umpire.
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Sorry, I disagree with all you bleeding hearts  If there is an intentional crash, the player should be ejected. Lighten up Francis this was a 10U game. At that age most girls have no idea what an intentional crash is. Besides, she spent the next two innings crying because she was called out at the plate. Why humiliate a 9 or 10 year old by ejecting them?
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When umpires lighten up, they are not doing their job. I really don't care what the age of the players is and that the runner was called out. ASA states if you do that, ejection must be included as it is a package deal. BTW, I guess the other player (catcher) is a non-entity in this play. Would you be so cavalier if she had been injured? And yes, it does matter because that is the PURPOSE of the rules.
[Edited by IRISHMAFIA on May 20th, 2004 at 08:32 PM]