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Forum: Softball Sun Jan 11, 2026, 08:22am
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By Cecil4
Great job, Mark. Seeing those 2026 links, I...

Great job, Mark. Seeing those 2026 links, I checked the "online" menu I use
https://www.usasoftball.com/?redirectPath=%2FUSA-Softball
and the Rules Book is there as well.

Did you by any...
Forum: Softball Fri Jan 09, 2026, 06:15pm
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By Cecil4
Rules books and manual are not available yet. ...

Rules books and manual are not available yet.
Exam either, I guess.
Forum: Softball Sat Jan 03, 2026, 02:38pm
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By Cecil4
My OP question was about clarity of wording, so...

My OP question was about clarity of wording, so Tony helped a lot.
Forum: Softball Sat Jan 03, 2026, 02:36pm
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By Cecil4
A hard one to explain in words. The OP has...

A hard one to explain in words.

The OP has no force as you said.
Under the rule, if the force was still in effect but needed an appeal, the run depends on the timing. If a forced runner...
Forum: Softball Sat Jan 03, 2026, 10:44am
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By Cecil4
The OP case is an example of the run being able...

The OP case is an example of the run being able to score because R2 is not forced and the timing was R1 reaching the plate before the appeal.

Rule 5.5.B.3 applies to a preceding runner being...
Forum: Softball Fri Jan 02, 2026, 09:10am
Replies: 6
Views: 168
Posted By Cecil4
Run Scores Or Not

Do you agree with my wording of this case?

Runners on 1st and 3rd with 1 out. BR out on outfield fly ball. Defense appeals R2 left 1st before the catch and R2 is called out on the live ball...
Forum: Softball Fri Dec 19, 2025, 05:41pm
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By Cecil4
It probably should be a single warning, treating...

It probably should be a single warning, treating the violation as a single occurrence, because the coach made one big mistake.

It matters that the opposing coach reported it.
NFHS 3-6-7 PENALTY
Forum: Softball Thu Nov 13, 2025, 11:37am
Replies: 4
Bat
Views: 620
Posted By Cecil4
Clarity is a good thing. Hopefully, the OP...

Clarity is a good thing.
Hopefully, the OP and its answer are clear for that and for softball.
Forum: Softball Wed Nov 12, 2025, 11:26am
Replies: 4
Bat
Views: 620
Posted By Cecil4
Interference, an out. USA SB 8.2.F BR is out: ...

Interference, an out.
USA SB 8.2.F BR is out:
By discarding their bat in a manner that prevents the defense from making a
play on the ball.
Repeated in RS 52

No specific about bat in...
Forum: Softball Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:43am
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By Cecil4
Slow Pitching

Why don't these contradict each other in Rule 6C?

1.B. (Men’s, Women’s and Coed Class C, D and E/REC) The pitcher may take a position from the front edge of the pitcher’s plate to 6 feet behind...
Forum: Softball Sun Oct 26, 2025, 10:40am
Replies: 2
Views: 18,555
Posted By Cecil4
The forum is back ! ! :)

The forum is back ! ! :)
Forum: Softball Sun Sep 21, 2025, 04:10pm
Replies: 2
Views: 18,555
Posted By Cecil4
What is your call ?

Fly ball to deep left field, fielder chasing with back to field, dives toward fence and comes down with ball. The glove and ball completely hidden by her prone body.
Catch or not?
Forum: Softball Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:53am
Replies: 1
Views: 51,059
Posted By Cecil4
Thanks, Mark

Thanks, Mark
Forum: Softball Sat Aug 23, 2025, 01:24pm
Replies: 2
Views: 6,581
Posted By Cecil4
I would like to make this a sticky, but I can't...

I would like to make this a sticky, but I can't find how.
Forum: Softball Sat Aug 23, 2025, 01:23pm
Replies: 3
Views: 4,952
Posted By Cecil4
This is well covered in the September issue of...

This is well covered in the September issue of Referee magazine.
Forum: Softball Sat Aug 02, 2025, 10:18am
Replies: 2
Views: 6,581
Posted By Cecil4
NFHS changes for 2026

NFHS changes for 2026

1-8-6: No player shall transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface. New language further clarifies the use of electronic devices and what is not permitted....
Forum: Softball Sat Aug 02, 2025, 10:15am
Replies: 3
Views: 3,944
Posted By Cecil4
I have to agree with sniper about the lo release,...

I have to agree with sniper about the lo release, so you are better off with USA Softball. Good for you otherwise, too.
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 22, 2025, 09:23am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,862
Posted By Cecil4
Not a solution, just interesting: Edmundo...

Not a solution, just interesting:

Edmundo Sosa was at the plate with the bases loaded when he checked his swing on a pitch that was outside the strike zone and called a ball. He quickly motioned...
Forum: Softball Sun Jul 20, 2025, 03:38pm
Replies: 1
Views: 3,283
Posted By Cecil4
I know I have had the IFR situation twice in an...

I know I have had the IFR situation twice in an inning, but I don't remember two outs.
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 16, 2025, 07:33am
Replies: 2
Views: 3,594
Posted By Cecil4
2. I was saying SS side shading closer to 3rd...

2. I was saying SS side shading closer to 3rd with runner on 2nd or 3rd. Runner on 3rd pickoffs are usually swipe tags, so the closer to the line the better. I move from my start position to the...
Forum: Softball Sun Jul 13, 2025, 01:02pm
Replies: 2
Views: 3,594
Posted By Cecil4
do it differently

These are some things in our umpiring I would teach and do differently.

1. Position base umpires related to runner(s), not fielders, initially midway.
2. Shade base umpires toward next likely...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 03, 2025, 03:14pm
Replies: 8
Views: 3,862
Posted By Cecil4
I guess I put too much in the OP. My question...

I guess I put too much in the OP.
My question was about the structure and editing of the rule.
Why wouldn't the #4 occurrence be a violation in Slow Pitch, especially in cases when stealing is...
Forum: Softball Sun Jun 29, 2025, 07:23am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,862
Posted By Cecil4
Modified is a variant of Fast Pitch, not Slow...

Modified is a variant of Fast Pitch, not Slow Pitch. It has different pitching restrictions, Section 6 B.

Slow Pitch With Stealing is just that, Slow Pitch with stealing allowed like it is in...
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 25, 2025, 11:34am
Replies: 8
Views: 3,862
Posted By Cecil4
Questioning Catcher Obstruction. \\

Questioning Catcher Obstruction. USA Softball 8-1-D, #3 and #4
Have you seen #3 occur?
#4 – “(Fast Pitch) On a swing or attempted bunt, the catcher or any other fielder prevents the batter from...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 03, 2025, 02:52pm
Replies: 1
Views: 906
Posted By Cecil4
Do you mean this? ...

Do you mean this?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/survey-closed/?sm=K41q07S52aXlLSUq2iCUX0tIFeqPw8V8C8yP3hVVUn4Q4y8ujSLpfik7FsqHxnXoWlZgPyJQVGpVJBTwpvaO8sqWTBR7SHKlPnFtw8qgazk_3D
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