Player from dugout

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

frozenrope,

Yes, there is a rule against it. 3-3-1a.

Penalty is a team warning.

JM

If you're using that rule set.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

If you're using that rule set.

Rich,

Since he specified "...high school rules...", I assumed he meant high school rules.

JM

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Rich,

Since he specified "...high school rules...", I assumed he meant high school rules.

JM

Why assume when you could have inferred?

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

Rich,

Since he specified "...high school rules...", I assumed he meant high school rules.

JM

But many of the lurkers don't know that there are multiple rule sets - they'll see an answer and assume it applies everywhere. Is it somehow a crime to remind them that rule applies to that reule set?

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

But many of the lurkers don't know that there are multiple rule sets - they'll see an answer and assume it applies everywhere. Is it somehow a crime to remind them that rule applies to that reule set?

Only a coach can do the weasel dance this well.

[rpumpire]

If you're trying to avoid confusing people, how about specifying FED rules when appropriate, not high school rules? In my state, as well as a few others, high school rules means OBR with a few modifications.

[frozenrope22]

OK, this is ridiculous. I asked a straight forward question and got a straight forward answer. Thanks JM.

The rest of you enjoy arguing over nothing way too much.

[briancurtin]

Which rule book should we be arguing about? You didn't specify...


*shaking fist* The people have a right to know!

[DG]

Originally Posted by frozenrope22

OK, this is ridiculous. I asked a straight forward question and got a straight forward answer. Thanks JM.

The rest of you enjoy arguing over nothing way too much.

You catching on quick. Welcome!

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by MrUmpire

Only a coach can do the weasel dance this well.

It's not a weasel - I try to educate and in doing so it's necessary to indicate that there are different rule sets. The BRD exists because there are so many differences.

Or do you prefer having coaches in the dark so you can riducule their lack of knowledge?

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

It's not a weasel - I try to educate and in doing so it's necessary to indicate that there are different rule sets. The BRD exists because there are so many differences.

Or do you prefer having coaches in the dark so you can riducule their lack of knowledge?

I prefer answering the question as it is asked.

I also prefer to giggle when coach/umpires screw up reading and try to cover their a$$ by appearing concerned for "lurkers".