Covering base with dirt

[tballump]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

but trust me, we work without foul lines

imaginary lines=imaginary arguments

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by tballump

imaginary lines=imaginary arguments

Yes, during ground rules I state that whatever we call for fair/foul is going to be the call and there will be no arguing. Works most of the time.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Yes, during ground rules I state that whatever we call for fair/foul is going to be the call and there will be no arguing. Works most of the time.

Why would it be different if there were lines?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Why would it be different if there were lines?

Exactly. If it's truly that close that you can't tell one way or another what's it matter?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Why would it be different if there were lines?

Because with lines, they can come out and argue the call, and without them I will not accept a peep out of them.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Because with lines, they can come out and argue the call, and without them I will not accept a peep out of them.

IMO, either way it's arguing a judgment call. I'll treat them equally (that is, consider what they have to say, how they say it, other actions in the game, etc.)

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

IMO, either way it's arguing a judgment call. I'll treat them equally (that is, consider what they have to say, how they say it, other actions in the game, etc.)

But normally we allow a brief discussion over a judgment call (other than ball/strike, of course). Safe/out is often argued, as is fair/foul. If not prolonged, profane, physical or personal, we allow a little venting and ranting before telling them that we've had enough. Without foul lines I allow ZERO discussion of fair/foul. It's what I say it is and they know better in advance than to question it.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

But normally we allow a brief discussion over a judgment call (other than ball/strike, of course). Safe/out is often argued, as is fair/foul. If not prolonged, profane, physical or personal, we allow a little venting and ranting before telling them that we've had enough. Without foul lines I allow ZERO discussion of fair/foul. It's what I say it is and they know better in advance than to question it.

Damn, SDS! You are starting to sound like me!