you make the call

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

Yet another post where the rule-set in play is crucial. I didn't assume FED, and I'm guessing Matt didn't either.

Nor did I in the first post. In the second by the OP, though, he says that PU "signaled the batter to go to first", so that would imply FED or NAIA.

Is the ball dead in NAIA on this award?

[LittleLeagueBob]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Nor did I in the first post. In the second by the OP, though, he says that PU "signaled the batter to go to first", so that would imply FED or NAIA.

Is the ball dead in NAIA on this award?

Nope - ball remains "live"

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by LittleLeagueBob

Nope - ball remains "live"

So, in NAIA, if PU points the batter to first, and F1 then, immediately, drops the ball (or feints without stepping, for example), would it also be a balk? Would BR get second?

[DG]

If I hear the coach request intentional walk and it registers, the ball is dead (FED). The signal might come a second later (FED). The mind is quicker than the hands, hands just signal what mind has already registered. Same as calling balls and strike and outs and safes, as long as the signal matches what mind has already decided.

[LittleLeagueBob]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

So, in NAIA, if PU points the batter to first, and F1 then, immediately, drops the ball (or feints without stepping, for example), would it also be a balk? Would BR get second?

Bob -

Never had it happen - but I have to admit, never really thought about it as I wave 'em on down! Probably just not "see" it...

I see that Carl is recommending that we kill it - I could have sworn he said it was live in an earlier version, but I give those away when I get my updated copy.

As usual - good stuff to think about...thanks!