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Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 18, 2016, 11:24am

Replies: 11 warm up pitches Views: 1,709 Posted By Benchcoach Agree with not sweating it. When parents began... Agree with not sweating it. When parents began to complain we used it as a teachable moment. Asked players if they wanted to be the team that didn't hustle out of the dugout. Also didn't blame F2...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 18, 2016, 10:35am

Replies: 11 warm up pitches Views: 1,709 Posted By Benchcoach warm up pitches Tournament with 2 hour time limit played under Fed Rules. Late in game home team up by one run. Catcher for home team makes 3rd out. Home team takes field. No one comes out of home dugout to warm...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 13, 2016, 08:28am

Replies: 4 Hockey Style Mask Explodes! Views: 1,228 Posted By Benchcoach One of Easton's finer moments. One of Easton's finer moments.

Forum: Baseball Mon May 23, 2016, 03:33pm

Replies: 5 Possible MLB Rules Changes Views: 1,368 Posted By Benchcoach MLB has failed to notice that over all baseball... MLB has failed to notice that over all baseball attendance is so far up this year. This the classic example of trying to fix somethin that ain’t broke. From the article in the OP… (However, the...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 18, 2016, 05:13pm

Replies: 38 Delayed Dead Ball play Views: 5,468 Posted By Benchcoach NFHS 2016 Rules Interpretations SITUATION... NFHS 2016 Rules Interpretations SITUATION 19: R1 is attempting to score from third base and is obstructed by the catcher who tags him on the play. After the play is over, the home plate umpire...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 18, 2016, 04:55pm

Replies: 38 Delayed Dead Ball play Views: 5,468 Posted By Benchcoach FYI: This scenario is addressed in #41 of... FYI: This scenario is addressed in #41 of the Rule Myths page of the umpire bible.com. The web site relies upon OBR for its conclusion.

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 29, 2016, 01:55pm

Replies: 20 Interference Views: 2,231 Posted By Benchcoach Ozzy: Yes Batter/Runner was running right in... Ozzy: Yes Batter/Runner was running right in the middle of the lane, literally right down the foul line. I know it was PU's call but it was FU that made the call and prevailed. Like I said I...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 29, 2016, 08:55am

Replies: 3 Batter/Runner Misses First Views: 1,365 Posted By Benchcoach Run does not count. See Fred Merkle's Boner. Run does not count. See Fred Merkle's Boner.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:53pm

Replies: 4 Fake Tag Views: 1,284 Posted By Benchcoach Runner just standing on the bag, not impeded. I... Runner just standing on the bag, not impeded. I understand and agree with what you are saying about a need to see the runner being impeded or hindered. The only explanation I can offer is perhaps a...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:37pm

Replies: 20 Interference Views: 2,231 Posted By Benchcoach Batter/Runner not hit in head..."F2 altered throw... Batter/Runner not hit in head..."F2 altered throw to avoid hitting Batter/Runner in back of head."

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:35pm

Replies: 20 Interference Views: 2,231 Posted By Benchcoach Batter/Runner was 3-4 steps ahead of ball that... Batter/Runner was 3-4 steps ahead of ball that was fielded half way up the line.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 28, 2016, 11:33pm

Replies: 20 Interference Views: 2,231 Posted By Benchcoach Ball was half way up the line when fielded by F2.... Ball was half way up the line when fielded by F2. Call was made by FU.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 28, 2016, 10:50pm

Replies: 20 Interference Views: 2,231 Posted By Benchcoach Interference 2 incidents from tonight's game. I will post each separately. I didn't have a dog in the fight. #2. Swinging bunt tight ropes up the first base foul line, remaining fair. Batter/Runner runs...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 28, 2016, 10:48pm

Replies: 4 Fake Tag Views: 1,284 Posted By Benchcoach Fake Tag 2 incidents from tonight's game. I will post each separately. I didn't have a dog in the fight. #1. R1 at 2b takes lead. Pitcher wields toward second raises arm but does not throw ball. R1...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 27, 2016, 09:31am

Replies: 10 Strike zone questions Views: 2,510 Posted By Benchcoach I would say as long as you are consistent, there... I would say as long as you are consistent, there is no room for legitimate complaint. If your zone varies with the batters position in the box, you open yourself up to being inconsistent. Once a...

Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 26, 2016, 02:33pm

Replies: 10 Strike zone questions Views: 2,510 Posted By Benchcoach It sounds to me like you have a good grasp of the... It sounds to me like you have a good grasp of the zone but that you are reacting too much to the batter. Are you receiving any complaints beyond the pitcher's dad who thinks everything is a strike? ...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 22, 2016, 10:22pm

Replies: 15 rectifiable Views: 1,891 Posted By Benchcoach To those who would rectify, would it make a... To those who would rectify, would it make a difference if there where less than 2 outs since the offense coach could argue he would have had R1 at 3b tag an attempt to score had he thought the ball...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 22, 2016, 02:08pm

Replies: 15 rectifiable Views: 1,891 Posted By Benchcoach Thanks for all the useful replies. Based on... Thanks for all the useful replies. Based on previous times I had posed this question, I would have bet the answers would have gone the other way. Just goes to show "Ya never know."

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 22, 2016, 01:34pm

Replies: 26 Obstruction Views: 3,046 Posted By Benchcoach True about rule but I am certain FU saw it as a... True about rule but I am certain FU saw it as a safety issue. Wanting to teach a kid a lesson would not justify harming him. It would have been real easy to break F3's ankle. It would also be morally...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 22, 2016, 11:42am

Replies: 15 rectifiable Views: 1,891 Posted By Benchcoach rectifiable Fed Rules permit umpires to rectify any situation in which an umpire’s decision has placed either team at a disadvantage. However I know of at least one occasion where umpires have found what...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 22, 2016, 09:14am

Replies: 26 Obstruction Views: 3,046 Posted By Benchcoach Bob: Poor typing, I meant lower leg. Typed... Bob: Poor typing, I meant lower leg. Typed thigh because that what was most visible.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 21, 2016, 10:36pm

Replies: 26 Obstruction Views: 3,046 Posted By Benchcoach :confused: RI has wandered into what... :confused: RI has wandered into what happened next. F3 used his thigh to block the entire return to the bag. After having achieved a pick off. The frustrated 1b coach was over heard to tell his...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 20, 2016, 04:33pm

Replies: 8 Definition of 'hybrid" w.r.t pitching position Views: 3,757 Posted By Benchcoach It is my understanding that FED is prohibiting... It is my understanding that FED is prohibiting hybrid pitching positions while OBR and NCAA are not. The reason given for FED declaring the hybrid illegal is... "The problem is with the position...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 17, 2016, 09:08pm

Replies: 8 old ballgame/odd ballgame Views: 1,055 Posted By Benchcoach I think your gripe derives from the fact you are... I think your gripe derives from the fact you are comparing apples and oranges. Wide turns are permitted and coached when the batter/runner is attempting to obtain extra bases. We use to tell the...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 17, 2016, 08:34pm

Replies: 15 Fed Balk ruling Views: 2,242 Posted By Benchcoach You initial guess was correct. 6-2-4(a) Says,... You initial guess was correct. 6-2-4(a) Says, "Any (my emphasis) feinting toward the batter..." I do agree it is a judgment call and understand that it is one you would not make. But the term...

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