Skahtboi mcrowder wroteWe should try not to lean too hard on rule 10. I know some umpires (not saying you are one), and have read others here, who seem to think rule 10 gives them authority to invent rulings on things that ARE covered in the book. Rule 10 really should only be used when the event in question TRULY is not covered in the book. I suspect 1 time per year per umpire is too often. I don't remember ever invoking rule 10.
umpiregal65 Dakota wroteNFHS 3-6-2. The PENALTY is printed after 3-6-12. Although from your description, I may have applied 3-6-18, which would have resulted in ejection (especially the second time). I don't have a NFHS book yet but this is what i would do in my judgement.
Dakota umpiregal65 wroteI don't have a NFHS book yet but this is what i would do in my judgement.fyi,... the only difference between the rules I referenced and the ones that DTTB quotes are the rule numbers. I do have the 2005 book at work.
mcrowder Skahtboi wroteI don't remember ever invoking rule 10. I have once. A fence fell into the field as a play was going on, and interfered with play. Both coaches protested our ruling on the field, and our only backup was rule 10.
Dakota mcrowder wroteI have once. A fence fell into the field as a play was going on, and interfered with play. Both coaches protested our ruling on the field, and our only backup was rule 10.What was wrong with the rule on de fence-ive interference? 😀
mcrowder Dakota wroteWhat was wrong with the rule on de fence-ive interference? 😃 Been a while since I laughed out loud here. Nice. 😮 😀 😛