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Forum: Softball Mon Jul 01, 2013, 10:46am

Replies: 14 ASA SP Strike Zone Views: 4,129 Posted By drh898 Thanks for all the input. The way most catchers... Thanks for all the input. The way most catchers stand, at least in C/D and co-ed, it is just impossible to be in the slot. However, I have been trying to get a better look and not call 'where it...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 25, 2013, 07:31pm

Replies: 8 From Referee Magazine - ASA Views: 1,564 Posted By drh898 Aha, under quick pitch I found it, thanks. I... Aha, under quick pitch I found it, thanks. I knew that to be the case, but Ref Mag made me want to find it in the rule book, which, I guess, is a good thing. Thanks for the help.

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 25, 2013, 05:12pm

Replies: 14 ASA SP Strike Zone Views: 4,129 Posted By drh898 ASA SP Strike Zone I've done years of fast pitch and just started doing SP 3 years ago. I find calling ball and strikes in SP very difficult. I've done leagues that use a strike mat and that's a piece of cake. ...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 25, 2013, 04:59pm

Replies: 8 From Referee Magazine - ASA Views: 1,564 Posted By drh898 From Referee Magazine - ASA Play: Slow pitch, B2 hits an illegal pitch and reaches first base safely, but R2 is thrown out at third base. What is your ruling? I've always played it as play stands, but according to Ref Mag,...

Forum: Softball Thu May 03, 2012, 09:26pm

Replies: 8 When is courtesy runner legally in game? Views: 1,950 Posted By drh898 Yes, now that I read the rule, once #8 was... Yes, now that I read the rule, once #8 was "designated" (which I take to mean has been announced, noted and reported to the scorekeeper) #5 could then come in to run for #8, but, that means that we...

Forum: Softball Thu May 03, 2012, 11:02am

Replies: 8 When is courtesy runner legally in game? Views: 1,950 Posted By drh898 When is courtesy runner legally in game? Situation came up in yesterday's game, catcher singled, once play stopped coach called time and requested courtesy runner for the catcher. Number 8 came out and replaced catcher at first. PU (I'm...

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 25, 2012, 10:55am

Replies: 24 Parent Looking for help AGAIN...... Views: 2,716 Posted By drh898 Ok, now that makes sense. I just had to get it... Ok, now that makes sense. I just had to get it straight in my mind. Thanks for the good discussion.

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 24, 2012, 08:37am

Replies: 24 Parent Looking for help AGAIN...... Views: 2,716 Posted By drh898 That is true, but it is not the base she can... That is true, but it is not the base she can legally touch after the catch. she must start at 2nd after the catch before she can touch 3rd.

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 23, 2012, 09:17pm

Replies: 24 Parent Looking for help AGAIN...... Views: 2,716 Posted By drh898 I don't see how R2 can be awarded home. A catch... I don't see how R2 can be awarded home. A catch was made. The runner must go back to second to tag up before she can advance. How can you award her home after a caught fly ball. Logically, it...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 08, 2012, 09:50am

Replies: 5 Team takes on the personality of the Coach Views: 1,146 Posted By drh898 In the years I've been officiating I've only... In the years I've been officiating I've only thrown out 3 coaches, 2 in basketball and one in softball. In all 3 cases the team of the tossed coach was losing before he was tossed and in all 3 cases...

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 26, 2011, 11:42am

Replies: 15 Is the UIC wrong or am I on another planet? Views: 2,356 Posted By drh898 Actually, I wish we had the meeting at BJ's, the... Actually, I wish we had the meeting at BJ's, the food (and beer) is so much better than Denny's.

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 25, 2011, 08:02pm

Replies: 15 Is the UIC wrong or am I on another planet? Views: 2,356 Posted By drh898 I read him (UIC) the definition of a tag out on... I read him (UIC) the definition of a tag out on page 22, rule 3, sec. 65, of the USSSA rule book and that was when he backed off saying he would get clarification. The reason I brought this up was...

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 25, 2011, 10:17am

Replies: 15 Is the UIC wrong or am I on another planet? Views: 2,356 Posted By drh898 I'm sure he believes what he thought he heard but... I'm sure he believes what he thought he heard but we had a long discussion about this and he insisted that is what the USSSA interpretation is. Although at the end he backed off a bit and said he...

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 24, 2011, 03:53pm

Replies: 15 Is the UIC wrong or am I on another planet? Views: 2,356 Posted By drh898 Is the UIC wrong or am I on another planet? Last night we had a USSSA meeting and the UIC tried to tell us that he was told at the national meeting that a batter-runner can be tagged out by a fielder by touching the runner before she reaches...

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 24, 2011, 01:42am

Replies: 35 Stupid question... strike zone Views: 4,492 Posted By drh898 Good response. Good response.

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 24, 2011, 01:35am

Replies: 13 I love it when a coach gets caught..... Views: 1,984 Posted By drh898 The first time he did. After that he just looks... The first time he did. After that he just looks at me and shakes his head.

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 23, 2011, 11:07am

Replies: 13 I love it when a coach gets caught..... Views: 1,984 Posted By drh898 We have a coach out here (San Jose area) who... We have a coach out here (San Jose area) who teaches the kids to leave early, especially from 3rd base when he has a bunt on. I have 2-3 games with his team a year and catch them at least once a...

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 23, 2011, 10:53am

Replies: 35 Stupid question... strike zone Views: 4,492 Posted By drh898 Knees We had an interesting discussion in our high school meeting. The instructor pointed out that the rule book states, Rule 2-56 ART. 3, "The strike zone....................the top of the...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 27, 2010, 04:54pm

Replies: 19 In the zone...and then............ Views: 2,232 Posted By drh898 I didn't sleep well Sat. night. I have restless... I didn't sleep well Sat. night. I have restless legs and after working 6 games on Sat. the legs really act up at night. I just think I was mentally more prepared Sat. then I was Sun., probably...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 26, 2010, 09:52pm

Replies: 19 In the zone...and then............ Views: 2,232 Posted By drh898 What I loved about Randy was that he asked me... What I loved about Randy was that he asked me first if I was open to some advice before giving it to me. When I said "yes", that was the best thing I ever did as an umpire. I learned so much about...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 26, 2010, 09:30pm

Replies: 19 In the zone...and then............ Views: 2,232 Posted By drh898 I love that, "watch the catcher catch the ball". ... I love that, "watch the catcher catch the ball". I'll use that. Thanks

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 26, 2010, 09:27pm

Replies: 8 SP question Views: 1,446 Posted By drh898 Hey Irish, understand and appreciate your view on... Hey Irish, understand and appreciate your view on the subject.

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 26, 2010, 01:36pm

Replies: 8 SP question Views: 1,446 Posted By drh898 Thanks, Mike. I think you hit it right on the... Thanks, Mike. I think you hit it right on the head. Probably depends on the level of play. In this case, it was a casual company league, not real high level, so, even though I thought maybe we had...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 26, 2010, 01:26pm

Replies: 19 In the zone...and then............ Views: 2,232 Posted By drh898 Yep, that is exactly how I was able to get it... Yep, that is exactly how I was able to get it back, s-l-o-w-d-o-w-n and concentration. When I was in the zone, I was focused and on Sunday when I realized I wasn't it was because of my...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 26, 2010, 11:07am

Replies: 8 SP question Views: 1,446 Posted By drh898 SP question Was doing a ASA SP game the other night, pitch came in way inside, batter steps completely out of the batter box to avoid pitch, loses sight of the ball (he was talking to the catcher) and the pitch...

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