Thread: OBR rule check
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Old Wed Jun 27, 2007, 12:47am
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Originally Posted by jkumpire
Men,
Legion game, OBR. Manager says: "My starter throws LH and RH. When can he switch?" My partner doesn't know so I said:

"He has to be either RH or LH per batter, he can't switch during an AB. Once he chooses, he has to stay that way."
LOL I had this happen, told the Coach, as long as he has an official MLB Approved Two Way Glove. Coach looked at me, he actually called for his P's glove.
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Question #2: Manager asks: "When can I throw him a glove? I can throw him another glove and not have it count as a conference as long as I don't cross the foul line, right?"

"Yes, sir, you are correct." I said in my most umpire rules man voice.

Everybody bought it, but now I can't remember if this is the correct interp or not. I know it is in FED. Help!
I'm not big on baselines as Lines of Infinite Demarcation, I'm big on intent, on what conversation takes place especially if I can't hear it. I'm also big on once OK, twice no way. If it is a simple glove exchange, no problem. If it becomes a habit with any conversation, regard the conversation as a Super Secret Message. LOL

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