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I rarely "declare" the ball ready for play. For that matter, I never say play ball (what else are you there for?) and if I say "play", it is my indicator to both teams that the other team and the umpires are ready, so they better get their tail in gear or the umpire may start without them.
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The bat issue in softball is as much about liability, insurance and litigation as it is about competition, inflated egos and softball.
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