Pickoffs from the windup?

[David Emerling]

Originally posted by Michael Taylor
David:
The reason umpires say HS kids should know the Fed way of appealing is because the coach should. I don't care that Fed rules aren't available on the internet, they are available through the school they coach for. HS coaches are paid to do a job and should be expected to have a passing knowledge of the game they are paid to teach.
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No argument from me on that point albeit somewhat utopian.

The fact is that baseball is a age old sport that most people have familiarity with almost by osmosis.

People have enough misconceptions regarding OBR rules, let alone a *******ization of those rules.

Honestly now - wouldn't it just be simpler for EVERYBODY if FED rules were nothing more than OBR rules with a few additions? Just like USSSA!

1. reentry
2. courtesy runners
3. force play slide rule
4. malicious contact
5. equipment specifications
6. no tobacco

That should just about do it!

David Emerling
Memphis, TN