Help with this one

johnnyg08 · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Jun 08, 2007, 08:15am

I know that many young umpires use the term "force play" incorrectly...when in fact, as stated above, this is an appeal play. As many of you know on here...there is a distinct difference when it involves the 3rd out of an inning and a run scoring or not.

greymule · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Jun 08, 2007, 09:04am

America would be better off if you couldn't be graduated from high school or obtain citizenship unless you could prove you knew what constituted a force play.

In fact, I'm going to write to my senators.

Welpe · #3 (**permalink**) Fri Jun 08, 2007, 01:41pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by greymule

America would be better off if you couldn't be graduated from high school or obtain citizenship unless you could prove you knew what constituted a force play.

In fact, I'm going to write to my senators.

Greymule in '08!

budjones05 · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 18, 2007, 12:55am

Thanks! I knew that, but the coaches didn't! Thanks once more!

Jim Porter · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 18, 2007, 01:46am

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

there is a distinct difference when it involves the 3rd out of an inning and a run scoring or not.

There are even more differences than that. For example, a force out could be made quite by accident. But an appeal play must be an unmistakable act. But, of course, you knew that.