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Forum: Softball Tue May 17, 2011, 02:58pm

Replies: 25 Too many pitches Views: 3,056 Posted By PtotheB Second sentence, not too hard to find. ;) As... Second sentence, not too hard to find. ;) As far as a special significance to the first inning, no, just the way I was taught, accepted practice everywhere I've been and I've never been dinged on it...

Forum: Softball Tue May 17, 2011, 01:38pm

Replies: 25 Too many pitches Views: 3,056 Posted By PtotheB Have you ever timed how long it takes from the... Have you ever timed how long it takes from the third out to when both teams are ready to play? Even with three pitches it usually takes longer than a minute. If your teams can consitently get five...

Forum: Softball Tue May 17, 2011, 09:18am

Replies: 25 Too many pitches Views: 3,056 Posted By PtotheB 5? I give the pitchers five pitches in the first inning after that it's three at the most unless I have a sub or something. They have one minute from the time of the last out to when I should be able to...

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 06, 2011, 04:04pm

Replies: 48 NFHS Pay Views: 5,275 Posted By PtotheB We're still TASO strong out here. I think we had... We're still TASO strong out here. I think we had two or three officials register for softball with UIL. I still think that going UIL is dancing with the devil.

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 05, 2011, 02:22pm

Replies: 48 NFHS Pay Views: 5,275 Posted By PtotheB Out here in VWT (Very West Texas) we get $40 for... Out here in VWT (Very West Texas) we get $40 for varsity and $35 for JV and below. Travel money depends on school location in relation to an agreed upon "bullseye" that is negotiated between our...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 24, 2011, 01:34pm

Replies: 21 Welcome back to umpiring. Views: 2,303 Posted By PtotheB My New Rule Instead of a 10 or 15 run rule I would like to have an umpire mandated 10 error rule. As soon as the tenth error happens my partner and I get to walk off the field.

Forum: Softball Fri Jan 14, 2011, 01:44pm

Replies: 1 A New Plate Stance???? Views: 1,019 Posted By PtotheB Seeing that picture made me think of all the... Seeing that picture made me think of all the games I could work in a tournament with that stance. I'd never come off the field. That made my day.

Forum: Softball Thu May 13, 2010, 05:32pm

Replies: 9 Fastpitch Delivery Views: 3,247 Posted By PtotheB If they are landing four or so inches behind the... If they are landing four or so inches behind the plate then there is a chance that they are passing through the strike zone while over the plate. Many fans get confused on "rainbow" change ups...

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 28, 2010, 02:28pm

Replies: 22 Eject...or not.... Views: 2,375 Posted By PtotheB I'd probably call time, get my line up card... I'd probably call time, get my line up card holder out and ask the coach to come see me. Give him a quick talk about this being a contest for student atheletes and tell him that he's restricted to...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 12, 2010, 10:29am

Replies: 12 Un-noticed Fair Ball Views: 1,602 Posted By PtotheB Most typos have an easy explanation i.e. the keys... Most typos have an easy explanation i.e. the keys are close enough to fat finger. I have no earthly idea why that one happened other than I had to pop a tramadol after three games behind the plate.

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 10, 2010, 05:05pm

Replies: 12 Un-noticed Fair Ball Views: 1,602 Posted By PtotheB Thanks for jinxing me on this one.;) I had almost... Thanks for jinxing me on this one.;) I had almost the exact same situation happen in my morning varsity game. No drama after the defensive team realized why I was stanking there pointing fair.

Forum: Softball Mon Dec 07, 2009, 10:28am

Replies: 42 TX TASO news Views: 6,042 Posted By PtotheB It's not that TASO is a union but in my opinion... It's not that TASO is a union but in my opinion this is akin to union busting. I feel it sets a dangerous precedent for other states. It doesn't take a Mensa member to know that the ADs don't have...

Forum: Softball Sat Oct 31, 2009, 09:31am

Replies: 18 Poll: A Matter of Coaching or Conscience? Views: 2,252 Posted By PtotheB I'm killing it. First and foremost I'm there for... I'm killing it. First and foremost I'm there for the safety of the players.

Forum: Softball Sat Oct 03, 2009, 12:22pm

Replies: 18 "Fake Tag" Views: 8,257 Posted By PtotheB Reading through that post on softball fans was... Reading through that post on softball fans was the equivalent of doing a men's league double header worth of knowledge "gurus" and experts. I'm tired.

Forum: Softball Thu Oct 01, 2009, 07:29pm

Replies: 126 New rules learned in fall ball Views: 14,313 Posted By PtotheB First night of fall ball last night. Pop up in... First night of fall ball last night. Pop up in the vicinity of third base. F5 makes the catch in foul territory, I say "Out" give a hammer and turn back towards the plate. 3B coach says "Hey Blue"...

Forum: Softball Wed Sep 30, 2009, 05:31pm

Replies: 37 Where to get a coin? Views: 5,265 Posted By PtotheB Heck yeah! The first time I had a partner do it I... Heck yeah! The first time I had a partner do it I was like, "Oh man why haven't I been doing this all along?" It went in my mental rolodex.

Forum: Softball Fri Sep 25, 2009, 09:37pm

Replies: 37 Where to get a coin? Views: 5,265 Posted By PtotheB I have sometimes fantasized about using a manhole... I have sometimes fantasized about using a manhole cover and having it land on some coaches melons. "3n2 Heat will be taking the field first and their obnoxious coach to the emergency room."

Forum: Softball Wed Sep 02, 2009, 10:31pm

Replies: 26 Blue's opinion on pitch framing Views: 3,158 Posted By PtotheB It is an excellent article. If every coach read... It is an excellent article. If every coach read it and applied Wade's suggestions I would probably find myself whistling and skipping to and from the fields. As far as framing goes, I'll usually...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 27, 2009, 04:20pm

Replies: 21 Umm, What? Views: 2,177 Posted By PtotheB Ha! It thoundth thuper! If you scroll halfway... Ha! It thoundth thuper! If you scroll halfway down it looks like the "Diamond Divas" are the crew already selected and they're working four man... I mean four uh. I'm suddenly very uncomfortable and...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 27, 2009, 04:13pm

Replies: 34 (From 2020)While Smokey Gets Another Cold One.... Views: 3,255 Posted By PtotheB I live on the border of a very big state. Our ASA... I live on the border of a very big state. Our ASA district has not sent anyone to a national or even a state tournament for the three years I have been affiliated with them. My bordering state sends...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 14, 2009, 09:31pm

Replies: 81 Who the HELL are you!!!? Views: 6,739 Posted By PtotheB Somewhat of a new guy but FP only for now. Active... Somewhat of a new guy but FP only for now. Active duty Army but will retire next year. Hope to land a job that will allow me to increase my tournaments etc. ASA and NFHS (TASO that's Texas talk) are...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 06, 2009, 03:41pm

Replies: 80 ASA Rule Changes Views: 5,456 Posted By PtotheB I know a couple of coaches around here that seem... I know a couple of coaches around here that seem to be doing it.:p

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 31, 2009, 09:56pm

Replies: 20 New rules Views: 2,177 Posted By PtotheB Smiting? I believe that this is covered in the... Smiting? I believe that this is covered in the church league rules supplement in the ASA participant manual i.e., "When a ball is smote over the fence while in flight..." So sayeth the council of...

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 31, 2009, 09:36pm

Replies: 20 New rules Views: 2,177 Posted By PtotheB "Oh yes I can and I'm telling your boss too"... "Oh yes I can and I'm telling your boss too" :p

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 29, 2009, 09:15pm

Replies: 11 Assisting a Runner ASA Views: 1,591 Posted By PtotheB And now a message from the Department of... And now a message from the Department of Redundancy Department, "Nothing". Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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