Another NCAA question - Backswing INT

[zm1283]

This is from the NCAA test....

R1, one out, 1-1 count. B2 is legally in the batter's box. B2 swings and misses and his normal follow-through unintentionally strikes the catcher while the catcher is in the act of throwing to second base in an unsuccessful attempt to retire R1.

a. The batter is not out, strike two and R1 goes back to first base.

b. The batter is out, and R1 is returned to first base.

c. The batter is out, R1 is allowed to keep second base.

d. The batter is not out, strike two and R1 stays at second base.


"A" is correct, right? This would be backswing INT, so no one is out but the runner returns to first. Isn't this the same as OBR? I could not find it in the NCAA rule book.

[dash_riprock]

6.2.d.(2)

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

6.2.d.(2)

Okay, good. I actually just scanned the book yesterday and I was in a hurry, so that's why I couldn't find it.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by zm1283

Okay, good. I actually just scanned the book yesterday and I was in a hurry, so that's why I couldn't find it.

If you want to be a successful umpire, don't just "scan the book" looking for answers. Read it thoroughly.
If you want the test answers, read the book, don't ask for the answers here. The purpose of the test is to get us to dig into the book and the manual and the online videos and the REFEREE pamphlet to find the answers. That's how you learn the rules.
Something about "give a man a fish"...

JJ

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by JJ

Something about "give a man a fish"...

JJ

Perhaps you're thinking of this:

Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.
Teach a man to fish, and he'll sit in a boat and drink beer for hours.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by JJ

If you want to be a successful umpire, don't just "scan the book" looking for answers. Read it thoroughly.
If you want the test answers, read the book, don't ask for the answers here. The purpose of the test is to get us to dig into the book and the manual and the online videos and the REFEREE pamphlet to find the answers. That's how you learn the rules.
Something about "give a man a fish"...

JJ

FYI, I already finished the test online. I have a copy of the questions though and this question was in the pool of questions but not on my test. I thought I was right, but wanted to check. I study the book 4-5 times a week, but didn't have much time to look at it yesterday when I was looking for this particular rule reference.

I don't think you have any idea about my level of success from a message board, but thanks.

[johnnyg08]

Don't get too fired up zm1283...I think the point other posters were making is that many people come on here and don't research, just expect everybody else to do their dirty work for them. Maybe some implied that's what you were doing. Were they wrong...maybe, but that's how it goes on here...which you know based on what you typed in your last post...none of us come on here and talk about ourselves...I can only imagine the people who are on here that have no idea.

In reference to your question (original post) search MLB.com either last year or two years ago Manny got called for backswing interference and there's a great video clip of the play.

Good luck, thanks

Also, check your PM's...thanks!

[Tim C]

" . . . dickhead."

Ah, the class of those that claim to be college umpires.

T

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by Tim C

" . . . dickhead."

Ah, the class of those that claim to be college umpires.

T

Yes, because I am clearly the instigator in this thread.....