Interference over Foul Territory

[Tim C]

TC wrote:

" . . . as far as FED is concerned, none. FED has it's own language where nothing matters."

In a conversation Sunday with a consultant that helps write NFHS Rules Books I was informed that it is "common knowlege" at the Indianapolis Offices that the Baseball Rules Book is the most poorly written rules book of all they provide.

The bottom line "reason" was the most interesting part of the conversation.

Regards,

[johnnyg08]

so what would the FED ruling be in a case like this?

[greymule]

so what would the FED ruling be in a case like this?

2006 BRD Play 154-307: R3, 0 out: B1 lifts a pop foul fly down the 3B line, where: (a) R3 prevents F5 from catching the fly; or (b) the 3B coach prevents the catch. Ruling: In (a) FED: B1 is out and R3 remains on base. NCAA and OBR: R3 is out and, if B1 has fewer than 2 strikes, a strike is called. In (b), B1 is out at all levels.

Note, however, that the OBR ruling here contradicts the Wendelstedt School ruling (R3 out and B1 awarded 1B).

[bobbybanaduck]

Originally Posted by Tim C

TC wrote:

" . . . as far as FED is concerned, none. FED has it's own language where nothing matters."

In a conversation Sunday with a consultant that helps write NFHS Rules Books I was informed that it is "common knowlege" at the Indianapolis Offices that the Baseball Rules Book is the most poorly written rules book of all they provide.

The bottom line "reason" was the most interesting part of the conversation.

Regards,

i never said anthing about the OBR book. i'll be in boarding group A if anyone is looking for volunteers to say it's poorly written.

[bossman72]

Originally Posted by Tim C

The bottom line "reason" was the most interesting part of the conversation.

Regards,

IMO, I think the reason they have such poor grammar and run-on sentences is so they can cut down on the number of pages they have to print, which will save them some money.

I would rather have a rule book that is spaced out properly with the rules clearly worded than have a crammed up rule book that saves me $4.

Now, I don't really believe 100% that's why they have terrible wording, but that's the only thing I can think of...