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Originally posted by Daryl H. Long
Example 1: The rule says the pitcher shall take his sign with his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate. It does not say he can shake his head yes or no to accept or reject the sign. But that is allowed.
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That has to be the dumbest example ever. The rule also dosen't say anything the pitcher being alowed to have his jaw move if he is chewing gum. And yet the Federation allows this. What are they coming to?
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Originally posted by Daryl H. Long
The rules committee has constantly taken the fun out of the game with ridiculous rules all under the guise of player safety. Prohibiting huddling, players on field during DEAD BALL to congratulate a home run hitter, et.al. I'm all for player safety but they are taking it way too far. The sport has inherent risks and if anyone is so afraid of litigation then get off the field.
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No one on the field? Really? You sure? The ball is dead.
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Originally posted by Daryl H. Long
Back to balks: In announcing the new rule allowing the pitcher to turn shoulders the NFHS Rules committee patted themselves on the back, commending themselves for providing ONE LESS WAY TO BALK. (See cover page of NFHS/RefereeMagazine Baseball Guide 2005)
That my friends still leaves 29 ways to balk in HS. What is wrong with that picture?
You don't see a problem with 29 ways to balk????
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So you are ripping the FED for getting rid of a rule which you didn't like? What is wrong with this picture?
No I don't. I do have a problem with uneducated people who rant about how bad the Federation is.
[Edited by LDUB on Apr 12th, 2005 at 01:39 AM]