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Forum: Softball Tue Apr 26, 2016, 09:08am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,280
Posted By bsnalex
Transgender Issues facing Co-ed Slowpitch

So I'm not taking any side on this, but I was thinking about this on the weekend at a Coed SP Tourney, mostly fuelled by the recent insanity in the southern states.

The rules (at least in ISF) are...
Forum: Softball Tue Apr 26, 2016, 08:57am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,217
Posted By bsnalex
ISF-- a) runner is protected until they...

ISF--

a) runner is protected until they either reach a base (either next or previous) or is "put out" (but then is awarded the base/s they would have received). Whether you award them 2nd or 1st...
Forum: Softball Tue Apr 26, 2016, 07:44am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,256
Posted By bsnalex
I don't know what the issue is here. OBS is OBS....

I don't know what the issue is here. OBS is OBS. Call it when you see it. If they ask, tell them why. If it's repetitive, they'll get the message eventually.
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 03, 2015, 05:05am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By bsnalex
ISF only states that the runner cannot be...

ISF only states that the runner cannot be assisted. It makes no reference to handshaking/high-fiving.

Is butt-slapping considered an assist?:D
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 03, 2015, 05:02am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,042
Posted By bsnalex
Timed Game: "One More Inning"

I think this may have been discussed here in the past, but I'd like to share something we tried last weekend.

In an adult co-ed not-very-high-level-of-play one-day tournament in England last...
Forum: Softball Thu May 14, 2015, 10:56am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
Posted By bsnalex
I could be a pedant here, or might see things...

I could be a pedant here, or might see things differently, but if F2 is making a catch at home with her body (as you describe) sounding like it's in a good spot, can obstruction be made after...
Forum: Softball Tue May 12, 2015, 05:08am
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By bsnalex
Quite right. 8.3.3.eff says manager can accept...

Quite right. 8.3.3.eff says manager can accept the outcome, or batter has a mulligan, but has the same count as when the ball was hit.

It doesn't specifically state, though, who must call...
Forum: Softball Mon May 11, 2015, 10:06am
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By bsnalex
And I know what you're going to say-- it needs to...

And I know what you're going to say-- it needs to be noticed by the opposition to be changed.

But this is C-grade and those who are experienced would do anything to gain an advantage on those not...
Forum: Softball Mon May 11, 2015, 10:00am
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By bsnalex
Sorry, it's the UK. We use ISF.

Sorry, it's the UK. We use ISF.
Forum: Softball Mon May 11, 2015, 09:45am
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By bsnalex
Adult Rec Baby

IMO, blueing co-ed adult rec slowpitch builds thick skin because sometimes these "adults" just act like infants.

Working a tournament this weekend (one man system) I noticed at end of the 2nd, F5...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 09, 2015, 06:04am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,141
Posted By bsnalex
Meh... I personally don't call strikes or outs...

Meh... I personally don't call strikes or outs unless I'm specifically requested to do so...it's all personal preference of what you feel like calling on the day, I suppose.
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 09, 2015, 05:07am
Replies: 4
Views: 940
Posted By bsnalex
Consider This (scenario)

My Fed has invited me to attend an advanced SP course in a couple of weeks. When we received our invites the course invigilator included this note:

"Below is a scenario for you to think about. ...
Forum: Softball Wed Mar 04, 2015, 10:31am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By bsnalex
Thanks guys

Thanks guys
Forum: Softball Wed Mar 04, 2015, 09:45am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By bsnalex
ISF Contradiction in Fair/Foul definition

So unless I'm reading this wrong--do these definitions contradict one-another?

ISF Rules

1.29.b
A fair ball is a legally batted ball which bounds past first or third base on or over fair...
Forum: Softball Wed Aug 06, 2014, 08:22am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,521
Posted By bsnalex
Fixed your comment for you. :D

Fixed your comment for you. :D
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 25, 2014, 07:05am
Replies: 33
Views: 3,301
Posted By bsnalex
Ahem...allow me to throw my ISF ruleset in...

Ahem...allow me to throw my ISF ruleset in (that's what I always use because that's what British Softball uses...)

8.2.g.2 Batter-Runner is out when he interferes with a fielder attempting to...
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 18, 2014, 07:51am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,466
Posted By bsnalex
Noticed this in that file: SUNDAY...

Noticed this in that file:

SUNDAY PROHIBITION. A League participant school shall not participate in any athletic contest or conduct any
practice or teach any plays, formations or skills on...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 16, 2014, 07:16am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By bsnalex
In this case, the runner was already out because...

In this case, the runner was already out because the throw to third beat him.

If it was say, the runner avoiding a tag by grabbing the fielders glove and smacking the ball out, then both would be...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 15, 2014, 09:46am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By bsnalex
Having looked a bit further down the rule book i...

Having looked a bit further down the rule book i did end up finding--

ISF 8.9.o: Runner is out when, after a runner...has been declared out...the runner...interferes with a defensive player's...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 15, 2014, 09:03am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By bsnalex
Meh...in a timed tourney game, does it matter? ...

Meh...in a timed tourney game, does it matter? This was an efficient game, to be honest. No new after 50, game at 60. They managed to play 5 full in 55 minutes.

Quite a difference from some of...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 15, 2014, 07:23am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By bsnalex
Interference - Did I Get It Right?

ISF Rules, Adult Rec Tournament this weekend.

Situation: No Outs, runners on first & second.

Ground ball to F6. Lobs to F5. Out at third. Ball was caught with R1 about 10 feet from 3B. R1...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 15, 2014, 07:06am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,726
Posted By bsnalex
I wouldn't give new pitchers any other...

I wouldn't give new pitchers any other information other than the count when the batter steps back into the batters box-- and that's to refresh everyone as a courtesy.

Surely it's the team and...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 08, 2014, 06:43am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,016
Posted By bsnalex
Why is the ump yelling "FAIR BALL"? Unless I was...

Why is the ump yelling "FAIR BALL"? Unless I was taught incorrectly, you only ever say "Foul Ball" and if it's a close call that's fair, point to fair territory. That way, the flow of the play...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 08, 2014, 05:49am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,413
Posted By bsnalex
Simply foul because it was quick. Pitcher was...

Simply foul because it was quick. Pitcher was asking why not out but it's a rarity it's a double hit in the box.
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 08, 2014, 05:40am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,143
Posted By bsnalex
MLB should have, along with instant replay,...

MLB should have, along with instant replay, implemented a policy dictating replay may NOT be used to argue your own player should have been called out--lest you end up with clusterf*cks like this.
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