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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
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Originally posted by Andy
This runner is out for violating the LBR. Don't like it and would expect some heat from the offensive coach, but really don't have any choice. Ball is live, this is not a life-threatening injury, I have no rule basis to kill the play and place this runner on either first or second base.
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Maybe in this scenario where you've been given the cause.
However, let's look beyond that. How do you know it's not a life-threatening injury? Even a doctor, nurse, EMT, etc. is not capable of an immediate, long-distance diagnosis.
This is the only problem I have with the rule from the umpire's side. What is to keep a player realizing they may be in trouble if F8 really lets one loose, so s/he just drops and howls as if in pain? Or just goes down silently!
I'm not against getting a player medical attention as soon as possible, but I don't care for the burden of determining what is a minor or serious injury. I can only invision an umpire thinking a player pulled up lame and not stopping the play only to find out that the individual may have had a stroke.
I can hear it now, "that umpire caused this by not calling time." Next thing I know, I'm getting a call from a lawyer. Thank goodness, we are insured, but to be honest, I'm still uncomfortable with the responsibility.
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I never thought the rule prohibited the coach from coming out and providing help as soon as he deemed it necessary. They come out without asking for time for any reason they want. Sometimes we hold them up, but usually, we just grant time. So if she drops and the coach is concerned, let him come. If he does, kill it; otherwise, wait until play ceases.
Of course, I'm only talking about when there is doubt. If you see her take a head shot, or have other information where you know the situation is dire, there's no need to wait. And sometimes it's obvious that the situation is not critical. (For example, there was the time I took a shot in the cup. Everyone knew I was hurt; they also knew it wasn't life threatening. OK, I was an umpire and not a player, so it's not a great example, but you get the idea).
Mike