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Forum: Softball Wed Jun 10, 2009, 11:52am

Replies: 6 Grand Slam taken away Views: 1,140 Posted By iowasoftballump No they did not. I killed it when I have R4... No they did not. I killed it when I have R4 touching the plate as R3 trying to touch it because she missed it. In my estimation R4 passed R3 by legally touching home before R3 did. Maybe I...

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 10, 2009, 11:35am

Replies: 6 Grand Slam taken away Views: 1,140 Posted By iowasoftballump Grand Slam taken away Ok last night I'm doing a varsity high school game. Bases loaded, 2 outs and the girl up to bat hits a shot to left field. When it left that bat there was no doubt if it was leaving the park but...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 01:24pm

Replies: 17 Watching other umps call games. Views: 2,256 Posted By iowasoftballump Watching other umps call games. How much do you watch other umps call games? Do you find yourself critiquing them for their calls or strike zone. You know I'm all about giving a benefit of the doubt to an ump behind the plate...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 05, 2008, 12:59pm

Replies: 31 ASA Robot Umpires Views: 3,355 Posted By iowasoftballump ASA Robot Umpires Is it just me or are ASA (and when I say ASA I'm mean umps that live a breath ASA and think that is the only thing out there) becoming way to much like robots. I worked a couple of games this last...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 14, 2008, 03:00pm

Replies: 29 Blown call gone bad.... Views: 2,424 Posted By iowasoftballump It's funny that you say you haven't ever seen... It's funny that you say you haven't ever seen this play. I have had this play at least 5 times this year in all three FED/ASA/USSSA. Believe me it is a rule that you will not forget.

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 07, 2008, 07:44am

Replies: 8 Would you fix this mistake? Views: 1,812 Posted By iowasoftballump I have no fix on this one. Pitch has been thrown. I have no fix on this one. Pitch has been thrown.

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 03, 2008, 11:12am

Replies: 28 Official Game Time Views: 2,738 Posted By iowasoftballump I do what USSSA does as soon as the meeting is... I do what USSSA does as soon as the meeting is done and I have both coaches right there I announce the game time and go from there.

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2008, 09:15am

Replies: 33 Ever seen the BR run into the 3rd baseman on a bunt up the 1st base line? Views: 2,584 Posted By iowasoftballump Because I feel like that if the 3rd baseman would... Because I feel like that if the 3rd baseman would have been running up her back then it would have been OB but the fact that the 3rd baseman was in front of the BR that the BR had a chance to avoid...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2008, 07:36am

Replies: 33 Ever seen the BR run into the 3rd baseman on a bunt up the 1st base line? Views: 2,584 Posted By iowasoftballump The delay in the runner leaving the box play a... The delay in the runner leaving the box play a huge part in this and was even part of the conversation between me and the head coach between innings. IMO and my partners the situation was the right...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 23, 2008, 10:04am

Replies: 33 Ever seen the BR run into the 3rd baseman on a bunt up the 1st base line? Views: 2,584 Posted By iowasoftballump Bingo, BR runs into 3rd baseman trying to field... Bingo, BR runs into 3rd baseman trying to field the bunt, she is out!!!!!!!!!:D

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 23, 2008, 09:54am

Replies: 33 Ever seen the BR run into the 3rd baseman on a bunt up the 1st base line? Views: 2,584 Posted By iowasoftballump Ever seen the BR run into the 3rd baseman on a bunt up the 1st base line? I could not believe what I was seeing. 3rd baseman playing 2/3 down the line. Girl squares early to bunt, 3rd baseman crashes to the plate. Bunt goes up 1st base line and BR get a late jump out...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 17, 2008, 08:01am

Replies: 12 You make the Call Views: 1,623 Posted By iowasoftballump You make the Call Runner is on first base with no outs. The batter bunts the ball in fair territory right in front of the plate. The catcher jumps out and picks up the ball and prepares to throw to first base. ...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 16, 2008, 09:11am

Replies: 31 High School Pay Views: 3,309 Posted By iowasoftballump High School Pay Ok this isn't about how much do you get paid for HS games but instead about how do you get paid for HS games. Here in Iowa 4A is the largest class and seems to be the hardest to get paid by. The...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 02, 2008, 07:56am

Replies: 36 No Chest Protector Views: 3,283 Posted By iowasoftballump No Chest Protector It's very funny that that I see this posted this morning after the weekend I had. For the last year I have not been wearing a chest protector. I found that it was a lot cooler and felt very comfy...

Forum: Softball Wed Oct 17, 2007, 02:28pm

Replies: 18 Calling Balls and Strikes Views: 3,034 Posted By iowasoftballump I would be very interested in hearing how many of... I would be very interested in hearing how many of you call balls when umpiring.

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 02, 2007, 12:56pm

Replies: 27 I Should have known it wasn't gonna be my night... Views: 1,985 Posted By iowasoftballump No Mike I choose not to work SP because I don't... No Mike I choose not to work SP because I don't want to work SP. I stay busy enough with fast pitch U12, U14 and HS. Last time I checked its a part time job and I can pick and chose what type of...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 02, 2007, 09:07am

Replies: 27 I Should have known it wasn't gonna be my night... Views: 1,985 Posted By iowasoftballump This right here is why I do not do SP softball. ... This right here is why I do not do SP softball. I played SP when I was in the Navy and I know how I acted and god knows there was once or twice I should have been thrown out of games.

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 08, 2007, 03:39pm

Replies: 31 Coaching Comedics Views: 3,747 Posted By iowasoftballump Has nothing to do with being professional it has... Has nothing to do with being professional it has to do with having a re poor with a coach. Most coaches after they sit and think about it knew that they went to far. By an umpire doing this I think...

Forum: Softball Fri May 25, 2007, 09:01am

Replies: 21 ASA obstruction clarification needed Views: 1,716 Posted By iowasoftballump Well I thought I had a pretty good grasp on the... Well I thought I had a pretty good grasp on the OB rule until I started to read this thread. I'm more confused now then I have ever been. :eek:

Forum: Softball Wed May 16, 2007, 10:54am

Replies: 35 The pesky little things that annoy you... Views: 2,728 Posted By iowasoftballump 13-14 year old baseball game, catcher kept... 13-14 year old baseball game, catcher kept setting up on the outside corner so every time he reaches across his body to catch the ball it's outside. Pitcher continues to shake his head and glare at...

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