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Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 03, 2010, 08:20pm

Replies: 134 Joyce misses one Views: 17,616 Posted By collinb Get it right Why is it that all the umpires could not have gotten together and got the call right. I have been on both sides of a kicked call in two umpiring. I'm not to proud to reverse the call that everyone...

Forum: Football Tue Oct 12, 2004, 10:02am

Replies: 2 illegal pass?? Views: 1,537 Posted By collinb Quarterback throws forward pass that hits umpire... Quarterback throws forward pass that hits umpire in the head. Ball is caught by an offensive linemen off officials head before touching the ground and then runs up field eight yards before being...

Forum: Football Sun Sep 05, 2004, 11:47am

Replies: 3 Spot when knee is down on ground Views: 6,127 Posted By collinb I am in my second year as an official in... I am in my second year as an official in football. This year I joined an association for football. They do not assign games but have speakers each week talk about game situations. It is also a place...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 30, 2004, 11:11am

Replies: 47 Hands part of the bat. Cubs vs Astros Views: 6,035 Posted By collinb Hands part of bat I guess I can't be to hard on Steve Stone if we have senior members that think the same thing. I always tell coaches that until Sportmart starts selling bats with hands attached to them...hands are...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 30, 2004, 09:07am

Replies: 47 Hands part of the bat. Cubs vs Astros Views: 6,035 Posted By collinb Did anyone see the Cubs vs Astro's game Sunday... Did anyone see the Cubs vs Astro's game Sunday where Cub announcer Steve Stone was explaining that the hands are part of the bat and the hitter should not get first base when hit in the hands?

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 18, 2004, 01:53am

Replies: 4 NFHS Illegal Slide Views: 2,117 Posted By collinb The popup slide is illegal to breakup the double... The popup slide is illegal to breakup the double play. Do I call a second out at first even if I do not believe the batter runner would have been out had there not been an illegal slide?

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 18, 2004, 01:47am

Replies: 1 NFHS Illegal Slide Views: 2,264 Posted By collinb Under Rule 2 in NFHS the definitions for Legal... Under Rule 2 in NFHS the definitions for Legal and Illegal Slide are the same for both Softball and Baseball with one exeption. Popup slide is omitted in the Softball Rule book. Does this mean that...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 04, 2004, 05:08am

Replies: 3 NFHS Rule Question Views: 1,058 Posted By collinb I just received the NFHS answers to part 2 and... I just received the NFHS answers to part 2 and the correct answer is TRUE I believe the point that we are to determine that a fly ball is an IFR(infield fly ball) is when the ball reaches it's apex...

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 03, 2004, 12:26pm

Replies: 3 NFHS Rule Question Views: 1,058 Posted By collinb Unlike wind, sun in a fielder's eyes is not a... Unlike wind, sun in a fielder's eyes is not a factor when judging if a ball is an infield fly. True or False The part of the question I am most concerned with is the insinuation that wind can be...

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 25, 2004, 08:37am

Replies: 3 Dead Ball Appeal Views: 1,853 Posted By collinb True or False Runners are permitted to return... True or False Runners are permitted to return to a missed base or a base left too soon before a dead-ball appeal can be made? Is this a trick question? I realize that after all playing action has...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 16, 2003, 04:48pm

Replies: 3 Dead Ball Award (NFHS) Views: 1,802 Posted By collinb Thanks Bob, I did mean #16 Thanks Bob, I did mean #16

Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 16, 2003, 02:26pm

Replies: 3 Dead Ball Award (NFHS) Views: 1,802 Posted By collinb Federation Rules show a DEAD BALL DELAYED DEAD... Federation Rules show a DEAD BALL DELAYED DEAD BALL TABLE. Activity #15 states "A thrown ball, not by a pitcher from the plate,goes into the bench, stands, through or over fence . Award all runners...

Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 29, 2003, 01:17pm

Replies: 2 Catchers Obstruction Views: 1,764 Posted By collinb I find catchers obstruction a difficult call to... I find catchers obstruction a difficult call to sort out. In the five years I have been umpiring I have never actually seen the catchers mitt obstruct the batters bat. I have learned the best way to...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 26, 2003, 10:54am

Replies: 4 NFHS Balk Views: 1,650 Posted By collinb Rule 6 Sec 1 Art.1 Turning the shoulders to... Rule 6 Sec 1 Art.1 Turning the shoulders to check runners while in contact with the pitcher's plate is a balk. I continually get challenged in the Chicago area regarding this rule. Coaches both...

Forum: Baseball Mon May 26, 2003, 12:48pm

Replies: 2 Balk...(The Rick Sutcliff Move) Views: 1,713 Posted By collinb Federation Rules Pitcher is in the (set)... Federation Rules Pitcher is in the (set) position and has completed the stop(set) with his pivot foot on the Pitching Plate. He then steps towards third with his non-pivot foot and feints then...

Forum: Softball Thu May 02, 2002, 11:51am

Replies: 2 Coaches Unsporting Act Views: 1,200 Posted By collinb I have notice more then one HS JV coach using a... I have notice more then one HS JV coach using a unsporting act in my opinion. While coaching third base and a pop fly ball appearing to drop in between players; the coach starts yelling...

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 31, 2002, 11:10am

Replies: 3 Illegal Sub or unreported reentry out of order Views: 1,148 Posted By collinb This was High School Varsity Softball. In the... This was High School Varsity Softball. In the first inning Team (B) pinch runs for DH with S4 in the 4th position.Then at end of inning reenters original DH. Then in the 7th S4 suddenly appears in...

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 26, 2002, 09:28pm

Replies: 7 do you use a detachable extended throat guard? Views: 1,829 Posted By collinb Extended Throat protector I have had a new lightweight mask for three years with the builtin throat protector and always felt it gave enough protection until last year. In a varsity High School game a pitch hit the dirt three...

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 26, 2002, 09:09pm

Replies: 3 Mechanics Video Views: 1,248 Posted By collinb umpire mechanics cd I have purchased the CD that Epic Software put out and we at Suburban Umpires Assoc. in the Chicago area will be using it at our 4th weekend Umpire clinic this Sunday. I have been preparing myself to...

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 02, 2001, 05:06am

Replies: 3 rule books on a Palm Views: 1,400 Posted By collinb Rick, Thanks for the link. I tried the... Rick, Thanks for the link. I tried the apllication and it's great. I will not need the 30 days evaluation. I will buy the full version now. I did 157 games this past year and it was a choir keeping...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 31, 2001, 03:48pm

Replies: 3 rule books on a Palm Views: 1,400 Posted By collinb Hi all, Has anyone heard of any software for... Hi all, Has anyone heard of any software for the Palm that would have the different softball rule books for reference in your pocket? The Palm would be ideal for scheduling your games, expenses,...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 18, 2001, 03:14am

Replies: 5 DP & DEFO Substituting for each other Views: 1,526 Posted By collinb Steve, Your article regarding the DP & DEFO... Steve, Your article regarding the DP & DEFO subsituting was great. I have a feeling of confidence in my own mind on the rule. I've printed out the material to bring with me this Friday where SUA...

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 12, 2001, 06:55pm

Replies: 5 DP & DEFO Substituting for each other Views: 1,526 Posted By collinb Thanks to all. The article written by Steve... Thanks to all. The article written by Steve showing some case studies is a great way to show the rule interpetation.

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 12, 2001, 01:20pm

Replies: 5 DP & DEFO Substituting for each other Views: 1,526 Posted By collinb I have heard different opinions on the rules... I have heard different opinions on the rules regarding substitution of the DP or DEFO by each other. The way I read the rules (ASA/Rule 4, Sec.3,D<E<F) If the DP substitutes for the DEFO,(or vice...

Forum: Softball Thu May 17, 2001, 09:45am

Replies: 3 Bunting/Blocking with bat Views: 1,485 Posted By collinb The catcher did make a play to first. I think I... The catcher did make a play to first. I think I failed to state in my first posting that there was a runner on second and this was an attemped sacrifice. I will be more sure of calling interference...

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