Quick differences between Fed and OBR

[bossman72]

You guys forgot another big one- catch and carry!

A player may make a catch with 1 foot in DBT and 1 in LBT. Once he enters DBT with both feet (even after making a catch), it's a dead ball and a 1 base award.

[Tim C]

"Subs can also re-enter once-in the same spot in the order, of course."

This made my head hurt.

"Subs" can only enter they cannot "re-enter" under FED rules.

Regards,

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by Tim C

"Subs can also re-enter once-in the same spot in the order, of course."

This made my head hurt.

"Subs" can only enter they cannot "re-enter" under FED rules.

Regards,

OK, I am an idiot. In HS Softball, subs can re-enter...I typed without thinking.

Joe

[bluezebra]

Why would the people in charge of a youth tournament hire an umpire association who's members don't work, or understand FED rules? And why would the association accept the assignment? Very unprofessional, in my opinion. Is there no FED umpires' association in the area? I highly doubt it.

Bob

[DG]

If a runner misses a base, the defensive coach can call time out and make a dead ball verbal appeal, no need to throw the ball anywhere.

[PatF]

Tournament completed and no problems with the "non-Fed" umpires.

As I expected, the coaches were mostly from USSSA and OBR backgrounds and they had no clue about most of the Fed rules particulars.

Why did the tournament directors choose to use these umpires??
Very simple answer... this association has a reputation for having some very good umpires.

Thanks again for your help.