coach told him to "block" the base‏

[umpjong]

Originally Posted by TheShadowKnows

I guessing they can spend so much time on this board, is because they live in their mom's basement, and have plenty of free time and space.

JJ, we've been outed!!!!!!!

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by umpjong

JJ, we've been outed!!!!!!!

They found me too. My cover is blown!

[DG]

If the fielder has the ball he can block the base in any code. If he does not it is OBS under FED (and NCAA). Under OBR a play would have to be imminent to not be obstruction. I have seen in print (PBUC I believe) that the ball is judged to be inside the grass cutout at the plate (13') to be imminent so at 3b it would likely be the same. Unless there is some malicious action by the fielder no reason to eject. Malicious action by the runner could be also.

So, depending on rule set, make call as you see it. Can't see a coach getting ejected for coaching kid to obstruct. Just enforce the obstruction if you see it.

[kheisner]

All,
As a rookie ump I come here for info.....yeah, some of you have sliced me up pretty good...but what the hell, I'm an umpire I get that on a daily basis.

Main thing is that I improve my game as an umpire & referee......like they say about turtles.....if you are not willing to stick your neck out how do you expect to get ahead.

If you are having fun "chewing me up". Well, then two of us are having a good time!! Honestly much of it is good advice and I do appreciate it.

I monitor this site to learn.....like I said earlier, sometimes I have to consider the source. All-in-all, this is a good source. Sometimes I just have to throw out the crap and digest the good stuff.

[LakeErieUmp]

kheisner -

You're not writing this from your basement are you?

Stick around the board and you'll hear a lot of sound advice from some experienced and knowledgeable individuals.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by kheisner

All,
As a rookie ump I come here for info.....yeah, some of you have sliced me up pretty good...but what the hell, I'm an umpire I get that on a daily basis.

)

Being told that you made a mistake is not being sliced up. It's not personal, and it's the only way to improve.

Being told that you're a stoopid turd who has no business on a diamond is being sliced up, but I don't see anyone here saying that to you.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Being told that you're a stoopid turd who has no business on a diamond is being sliced up, but I don't see anyone here saying that to you.

That may apply to one of the "shadowy" posters in this thread ... but not to OP.