Quick differences between Fed and OBR

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Originally Posted by PatF

Our umpire association typically works with leagues using mainly OBR rules. We have been asked to umpire a youth league tournament this weekend using Fed rules. Problem is none of the umps are familiar with Fed rules.

I'm sure there are a number of differences, but can you provide a simple list of the significant rules differences.

Thanks for your help.

IMO, they forgot the BIG One

FPSR - Force Play Slide Rule

In all rule codes a runner is not required to slide, however, in FED if a runner slides he must do so legally. FED defines what slides are legal vs. Illegal. In a nutshell in FED the runner must slide directly to the bag. In OBR as long as the runner can reach the bag with his hand he/she is ok NOT so in FED.

If it's a Force Play situation and the runner slides illegally into say second base we have an AUTOMATIC 2 outs regardless if B1 beat the throw by a mile to first.

IMO, if you have no experience umpiring using FED rules and you are going to umpire a game played by FED rules you are asking for trouble. The rules are drastically different in certain situations.

There are many more other than the ones that were given to you.

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