Pulled foot mechanic and timing

[Jim Porter]

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
This I have from a very credible source in Texas:

First, the LL rulebook omits the OBR casebook comment that says the umpire must check when asked.Â* So, the omission of the comment lends some support to the interpretation that LL does not follow the OBR model. However, that's not fullproof because there are many other instances of LL omitting OBR comments that are, in fact, applicable to LL rules.

Rich

I've spoken with Andy Konyar regarding the many omissions and differences between the Little League rulebook and the Official Baseball Rules. Basically, his explanation was that the Little League rulebook is based on a very old version of the Official Baseball Rules. He said he's been slowly fixing things, and if you see something that needs fixing to give him an e-mail about it.

Of course, I would be remiss if I didn't point out the various intentional differences and omissions that make the rules appropriate for youth league. Obviously, I'm not talking about those differences.

Originally posted by Rich Fronheiser
I'm sorry you haven't worked any LL this year.

Oh, don't be. After 20 years of working Little League, I needed a year off.


[Edited by Jim Porter on Jul 29th, 2003 at 01:07 AM]