Forum: Softball
Thu Feb 09, 2023, 02:00pm
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Yes. The USA Softball definition of "batting...
Yes. The USA Softball definition of "batting order" is the official listing of offensive players in the order in which they bat. (USA Rule 1).
While the letter of the law is unclear now, the...
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Forum: Softball
Thu Feb 09, 2023, 01:50pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
I would say that even if both teams want to...
I would say that even if both teams want to continue, if the rulebook says the game is over by forfeit, then the game is over.
ESPECIALLY in sanctioned championship play. We can't invent rulings...
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Forum: Softball
Thu Feb 09, 2023, 01:48pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 711
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Forum: Softball
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 09:20pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 674
The OBR interpretation is that if you cut the...
The OBR interpretation is that if you cut the base on a 45 degree angle, the runner must have two feet past to be "past", or else he is still "prior" to the base and does not need to retouch on...
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Forum: Softball
Thu Jun 03, 2021, 09:52am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
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Forum: Softball
Thu Apr 29, 2021, 01:11pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,223
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Forum: Softball
Wed Mar 04, 2020, 12:39am
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,959
Yup, you won't find it.
8-2-E addresses the...
Yup, you won't find it.
8-2-E addresses the runner's lane (three-foot lane in USA terminology) and has no "last step" provision. 8-2-N dictates that the double base is to be used at 1B in all...
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Forum: Softball
Wed Mar 04, 2020, 12:14am
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
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Forum: Softball
Tue Feb 18, 2020, 06:54pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,959
Caveat: IMHO
Play #1: BR is out for...
Caveat: IMHO
Play #1: BR is out for interference. This is a call for the PU trailing up the line. (Yes, I know what the guidance is, but I respectfully and firmly disagree in this instance)
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Forum: Softball
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 06:59pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
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Forum: Softball
Sat Feb 15, 2020, 01:02am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Well, that was the mindset I was using when...
Well, that was the mindset I was using when debating this originally! :) I didn't have my book at the time. A handful of local guys were enjoying some beverages when this came up. Let me know if I've...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Feb 10, 2020, 02:02pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
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Forum: Softball
Mon Feb 10, 2020, 01:20pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,495
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Forum: Softball
Fri Jan 24, 2020, 11:04pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,937
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Forum: Softball
Wed Jan 22, 2020, 05:20pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,937
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jan 21, 2020, 05:34pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,937
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jan 21, 2020, 05:30pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,226
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Forum: Softball
Mon Oct 28, 2019, 04:11pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 802
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Forum: Softball
Fri Oct 11, 2019, 11:13am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,357
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Forum: Softball
Mon Oct 07, 2019, 01:57pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 725
Non sequitur storytime: I once took a play at...
Non sequitur storytime: I once took a play at home as BU after chasing a batted ball to the outfield.
No one on, high school varsity game. Ball hit over my head down RF line. I take fair-foul, as...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Oct 07, 2019, 01:51pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 725
Agreed Ted. When I do this, I have full...
Agreed Ted. When I do this, I have full expectations of busting ass as PU to get back to home, just like with runners on base. Would you agree then that if PU deviates, BU should stick with his...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Oct 07, 2019, 12:56pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 725
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Forum: Softball
Wed Oct 02, 2019, 10:20pm
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,472
Like most things in this sport worth talking...
Like most things in this sport worth talking about, I am of many minds about this rule.
As an umpire: the 2-second rule of 2018 was great in theory as an objective requirement, and horrible in...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Oct 01, 2019, 02:34am
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Replies: 36
Views: 3,472
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Forum: Softball
Sun Sep 29, 2019, 12:21pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 812
This is never true, in any code.
Mental...
This is never true, in any code.
Mental reminders for DP/FLEX:
1) The FLEX used to be called the DEFO. While this abbreviation is outdated and "not always true", its value exists in reminding...
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