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Forum: Softball Thu Sep 12, 2019, 02:24pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By Billyball
OK, called an ASA official that I know and...

OK, called an ASA official that I know and basically he said

"No call is the correct call" Only other call would be SS interference for impeding runner to third.

Was told after ball was hit...
Forum: Softball Tue Sep 10, 2019, 11:31am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By Billyball
Defensive team said baserunner on second...

Defensive team said baserunner on second obstructed because after ball was hit second was not his bag anymore.

This is what confused me.

If a runner's interference is caused by his being...
Forum: Softball Tue Sep 10, 2019, 09:58am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By Billyball
All runners were safe when play was over....

All runners were safe when play was over. Decision was who obstructed who if any.
Forum: Softball Tue Sep 10, 2019, 09:46am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By Billyball
What is the call here?

So I am doing a softball title game Sunday. One man system. This whole play at game speed happened in 1-2 seconds.

Runners on first and second with one out. Batter rips a shot back to the...
Forum: Softball Thu Feb 01, 2018, 07:57pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By Billyball
This a an 8 field park. The umps here got it...

This a an 8 field park. The umps here got it down to a science so they were on me last year for letting a 7th inning start with one minute on the timer and the home team down by 9-10 runs. So...
Forum: Softball Thu Feb 01, 2018, 02:28pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By Billyball
Managing timed games

In one of the slowpitch leagues I do many of the teams play double headers on different fields on the same night.

The other umps in the league are on me to manage my games better so I get done on...
Forum: Softball Mon May 01, 2017, 12:51pm
Replies: 10
Views: 968
Posted By Billyball
Female softball players language

Many umps I know have talked about this for a long time. We did an event last weekend and the vile, sexual, language that was coming out of these females mouths was worse than any men's league I...
Forum: Softball Tue Oct 11, 2016, 04:01pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,942
Posted By Billyball
Yes..I have been around the game for a long time...

Yes..I have been around the game for a long time and I could tellthis guy had some anger issues. even after the game he was looking at me like he wanted to fight or something..and these plays...
Forum: Softball Mon Oct 10, 2016, 10:09am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,942
Posted By Billyball
I played for over 25 years..played on a team that...

I played for over 25 years..played on a team that won a Class B World. When I starting umping I took the same attitude I had when I played. Be prepared, hustle and just try my best to get it right....
Forum: Softball Sat Oct 08, 2016, 04:30pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,942
Posted By Billyball
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Forum: Softball Thu Sep 01, 2016, 01:06pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By Billyball
Well the outfielder made such a long run, dive...

Well the outfielder made such a long run, dive and great catch "one of the best I have seen all year" that I had to make sure that he really held on to it as he was probably at the 290 mark and...
Forum: Softball Thu Sep 01, 2016, 11:45am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By Billyball
What could I have done different?

Had a Championship game last night. ASA slowpitch one man system

Team A in the field is up by 3 in the bottom on the 7th. Bases loaded with one out. Batter rips a deep line drive between the...
Forum: Softball Mon Aug 15, 2016, 11:17pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,174
Posted By Billyball
Safe

If the batter stays on the field he is safe. Right call
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 22, 2016, 07:52am
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By Billyball
ASA Mens slow pitch.

ASA Mens slow pitch.
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 22, 2016, 07:29am
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By Billyball
Injured player rule?

If a team only has 10 players and a player get injured during a game and can`t continue to play due to the injury is that players spot in the batting order considered an automatic out? Or is it just...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 24, 2016, 11:50am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,219
Posted By Billyball
I know..but it seems I have more problems with...

I know..but it seems I have more problems with the crappy teams than the good teams. Plus the crap teams never seem to be able to make the routine plays and do stupid things on the bases. Must have...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 24, 2016, 09:54am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,219
Posted By Billyball
Crappy teams that bitch and moan

Did two games last night. The first game was between two teams that were 8-0 and ended 15-14. They only made 1-2 errors..caught everything, did not let runners advance. I was so into the game...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 16, 2016, 09:33am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,696
Posted By Billyball
I ordered some ASA shirts online. Those dam...

I ordered some ASA shirts online. Those dam things could not be any hotter...they are polyester and don`t breath at all.

Wish I could find some dry-fit ones.
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 01, 2016, 08:59am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By Billyball
What is the call here?

Nobody out with runners on first and second.

Base hit to left..runner on second is trying to score. Throw from left comes in and short hops the catcher who never touches the ball....the ball then...
Forum: Softball Sun May 29, 2016, 08:56am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,485
Posted By Billyball
I did some research on a runners forum. ...

I did some research on a runners forum. Sometimes Achilles pain can be cause by shoes that have a too ridged or inflexible sole. My New Balance shoes have a hard molded sole that is very stiff...
Forum: Softball Sat May 28, 2016, 08:37am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,485
Posted By Billyball
Achilles tendonitis??

I have played for 30 years and still play once a week but I am a first year umpire this year as well At 52 I work out 4-5 days a week and am in very good condition...no injuries from playing.

...
Forum: Softball Sat May 28, 2016, 08:24am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By Billyball
I did not say anything until between innings. I...

I did not say anything until between innings. I said "I think that ball was still live" He said "After the runner made a hard right after hitting first and turned into foul territory the play was...
Forum: Softball Fri May 27, 2016, 09:56pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By Billyball
My partner called it dead tonight.

My partner called it dead tonight.
Forum: Softball Fri May 27, 2016, 08:53pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By Billyball
Live or dead?

Batter hits ball to the shortstop who bobbles it a couple of times. Runner hits first well before the throw and makes a hard right into foul territory and stops. Throw then hits the runner well...
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