Properly Equipped

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by nopachunts

Yes it is, goes right along with inspecting bats, batting helments, and catcher's helmet.

And some of the moms. Yes, it's a FED thing.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by rpumpire

It must be a FED thing, because in 36 years (and some 2200 games), I have never once posed the question, "Is your team properly equipped."

Let's see...we are disucussing FED rules...hmmm.....good chance it's a FED thing.

If you had been working a full schedule of high school games all these years, in addition to the games you worked, you would have amassed over 4300 games over that same time period.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

I originally worded it, "It also includes any player who warms up a pitcher either on the diamond or in the bullpen."

I included, "In our association" so that you would not pick my statement apart.

You did anyway. How long must your games take?

Why would you say "in our association" when it is a standard rule used everywhere?

[rpumpire]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

If you had been working a full schedule of high school games all these years, in addition to the games you worked.......

My bad for not having had my location in my profile (since fixed). I'm from Massachusetts, where thankfully we don't have to deal with FED rules. I have umpired nearly 400 high school games, all OBR-based.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Luke,

Still picking, I see. Hey, I've got an idea....drop it!

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by rpumpire

My bad for not having had my location in my profile (since fixed). I'm from Massachusetts, where thankfully we don't have to deal with FED rules. I have umpired nearly 400 high school games, all OBR-based.

Okay, all is forgiven! Not having to use FED rules makes me want to move to a state like Massachusetts.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by LDUB

Why would you say "in our association" when it is a standard rule used everywhere?

Because it's not, and I was trying to avoid being too general, and giving you something to pick apart.

You did anyway.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by LDUB

Why would you say "in our association" when it is a standard rule used everywhere?

Reference please, for "everywhere."

IOW, I agree with Steve -- drop it, please.

[Kevin Finnerty]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Reference please, for "everywhere."

IOW, I agree with Steve -- drop it, please.

Now that's moderating.

Thank you!

[RPatrino]

Well, all I know is that everywhere is no where around here.

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by Kevin Finnerty

Because it's not, and I was trying to avoid being too general, and giving you something to pick apart.

You did anyway.

I don't know what your definition of everywhere is but it is used everywhere NFHS rules are used. 1-5-4 "While in a crouch position, any non-adult warming up a pitcher at any location shall wear a head protector, a mask with a throat protector and a protective cup (male only)."

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by LDUB

I don't know what your definition of everywhere is but it is used everywhere NFHS rules are used. 1-5-4 "While in a crouch position, any non-adult warming up a pitcher at any location shall wear a head protector, a mask with a throat protector and a protective cup (male only)."

LDUB,

That certainly is the FED rule.

What, exactly, do you do to enforce it?

My approach, when the PU, is to ask the coaches at the plate conference if all their players are propely and legally equipped and make sure I ge an affirmative response from each. Other than that, I don't give it a thought.

I do, however, plan to be a little more observant with respect to catchers' headgear next season.

JM

[LDUB]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

What, exactly, do you do to enforce it?

Nothing. I was just responding to Kevin Finnerty who thought it was not a NFHS rule.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LDUB

Nothing. I was just responding to Kevin Finnerty who thought it was not a NFHS rule.

He knows the rules. Probably knows them as well as anyone here, as a matter of fact.

Bob said "Drop it." Would you please now do so?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by LDUB

Nothing. I was just responding to Kevin Finnerty who thought it was not a NFHS rule.

Again, reference, please.