Interference / Obstruction Calls

[TheSlav]

I forgot to mention that this particular game was being played using the Little League rulebook in a tournament hosted by a team that plays under a PONY format.

Not sure what format or rule book the out of town team plays under.

Your right that PONY doesn't exclude skullys nationally, but some locals do. I don't do that much PONY either. Most of the travel I do around here conforms to FED rules.

Thanks for the help though, even if it comes with a little sarcasm included.

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

TheSlav,

Apparently, they're still holding out.



Maybe the other guys who let him wear the "skully" actually knew the rules the games were played under.

JM

[UmpJM]

TheSlav,

...even if it comes with a little sarcasm included.

Sorry Sometimes I just can't help it.

In regard to your original question, I work some games in your area as well (Trout, Wing, Judson, Larkin) and I haven't really noticed any "trend" or anything "unusual" either with regard to coaches' reactions to Obs/Int calls.

My personal observation is that if the umpire calls it correctly & decisively, and then administers the penalty correctly and decisively, he rarely gets much "buzz" from the coaches. If he appears indecisive or "fumbles" the ultimate ruling, it's like throwing chum in shark infested waters.

JM

[TheSlav]

I'm the King of Sarcasm at times.

This is the visiting teams rules:

Section VII. Umpire/Rule Books

A. The Official Rules of Baseball MLB are the guidelines to be followed.
B. Pony League Baseball Rules shall override where applicable.
C. 1st use Tri-County Pony League Rules, then USSSA Baseball, then MLB.
D. Any amendments to either of these, passed by the board, will overrule
the above.(Umpire must be 16 yrs old or older)


So it's a PONY organization guided by OBR rules, then PONY rules, then USSA rules playing in a tournament hosted by a PONY guided organization guided by FED rules, with the Tournament rules governed by LLB.

Get it? Got it? Good!!!

As for me, I'm choking on alphabet soup.