Play at the Plate...your call?

[RogersUmp]

I have no sympathy for the offense "if" the umpire missed the call. The base runner that scored ahead of the play should be the one (if anyone) that hears it from the OC. I counted two Aggies standing around cluttering up the HP area. How many players are the offense allowed to have in the field of play at one time? What is required of the scoring runner once he has scored? What about the on-deck hitter? Isn't he supposed to be in the on-deck circle?

[zm1283]

This is the reason why I wish FED would put a rule in to keep on-deck batters and runners that just scored OFF OF THE DIRT! It seems like at least once a game I'm telling kids to get out of the way on a potential play at home because they stand very close to home plate and really get in the way.

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by RogersUmp

I have no sympathy for the offense "if" the umpire missed the call. The base runner that scored ahead of the play should be the one (if anyone) that hears it from the OC. I counted two Aggies standing around cluttering up the HP area. How many players are the offense allowed to have in the field of play at one time? What is required of the scoring runner once he has scored? What about the on-deck hitter? Isn't he supposed to be in the on-deck circle?

Usually, the on-deck batter comes to signal the runner on whether he needs to slide or not.

That said, I still think they need to be off the dirt.

[johnnyg08]

yes, but coach needs to coach their kids where to stand. In front of the umpire, is not a good idea. Off of the dirt, seems like a good plan. Also coach them to leave the bat alone.