The Official Forum > Search Forums Search Results

User Name Remember Me? Password

Showing results 1 to 18 of 18 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Larry Wolfe

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 01, 2004, 02:23pm

Replies: 16 Biting My Tongue Views: 2,369 Posted By Larry Wolfe OR, return her to second if she clearly would not... OR, return her to second if she clearly would not safely reach third. Just can not call an out when obstructed.

Forum: Softball Thu Sep 18, 2003, 09:48am

Replies: 43 Do you ever call this? Views: 2,572 Posted By Larry Wolfe In answer to the question in the first post, as... In answer to the question in the first post, as long as the pivot foot is legal on the start of the pitch where is there anything to call? I do not call a lift of the heel providing the foot does...

Forum: Softball Wed Sep 10, 2003, 11:37am

Replies: 30 Fun time in Omaha..... Views: 2,737 Posted By Larry Wolfe Mike's reply to Andy raises a good point, call... Mike's reply to Andy raises a good point, call the police for fan threats. SCump's and Dakota's analyses of the situation are accurate in that the umpire needed to eject the coach and not react to...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 15, 2003, 02:39pm

Replies: 8 Timeout hand toward pitcher not PU Views: 1,929 Posted By Larry Wolfe I agree with Delblue and SC Ump. This really... I agree with Delblue and SC Ump. This really touches a pet peeve of mine. All this hand up just slows down the game. I simply tell the batter to get in the box and that I will not let the pitcher...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 05, 2003, 04:42pm

Replies: 26 18u A ASA Nationals Views: 3,478 Posted By Larry Wolfe And what I do not understand is the ump who... And what I do not understand is the ump who nit-picks the players' uniforms but will wear a watch, not wash the caps or ball bags or understand Heather Gray is Heather Gray not charcol gray. I have...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 05, 2003, 02:40pm

Replies: 30 Mike Rowe - ASA Rule Suggestions Views: 2,908 Posted By Larry Wolfe I agree with Omahablue that for JO, should... I agree with Omahablue that for JO, should probably follow the college pitching rule. However, I beleive that the step back does "calm or reduce" some of the funney motions that coaches argue is a...

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 31, 2002, 09:04am

Replies: 22 Pulled foot ? Views: 2,230 Posted By Larry Wolfe People, What a great discussion from obviously... People, What a great discussion from obviously experienced umps. This is what this board is about and is great. We have all been in the C position and had to make the call Terry1 made and it is...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 08, 2002, 09:42am

Replies: 17 how many have you ran?? Views: 1,733 Posted By Larry Wolfe 180 games of JO fastpitch, zero tosses. Did work... 180 games of JO fastpitch, zero tosses. Did work one ASA qualifer where my base partner tossed a defender and a runner for elbows and pushing. Before this was done he had tossed one more player,...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 06, 2002, 08:17am

Replies: 15 Foul Tip Views: 1,873 Posted By Larry Wolfe Glenn, I was at ASA nationals. Glenn, I was at ASA nationals.

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 05, 2002, 05:13pm

Replies: 15 Foul Tip Views: 1,873 Posted By Larry Wolfe WOW, I feel guilty that I am taking people away... WOW, I feel guilty that I am taking people away from work to read and respond to theis forum. But this is a great resource Tom, I had not considered the catcher going to the ball. I certainly...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 05, 2002, 02:15pm

Replies: 15 Foul Tip Views: 1,873 Posted By Larry Wolfe I wasn't on this field but was working this 100+... I wasn't on this field but was working this 100+ team national tournament and this situation created a lot of discussion. Batter attempts a bunt which goes up and to the side but not above the...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 05, 2002, 01:13pm

Replies: 2 fair ball/foul ball? Views: 1,343 Posted By Larry Wolfe "...since he touched it in fair territory."???? ... "...since he touched it in fair territory."???? He was standing in fair territory but the TOUCH was in foul territory so it is a foul ball and because of the touch in foul territory it can not ever...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 16, 2002, 04:10pm

Replies: 9 What's the call ? Views: 1,061 Posted By Larry Wolfe Tom, thanks! I also do all of the things you... Tom, thanks! I also do all of the things you mention and have on occasion called a "strike" (only after repeated calls of "batter up". My problem is the offensive coach complaining (and rightly so)...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 16, 2002, 12:17pm

Replies: 9 What's the call ? Views: 1,061 Posted By Larry Wolfe You are right Tom, the players are calling time... You are right Tom, the players are calling time for themselves by goint out to the huddle and ignoring my request to "Play Ball" or Batter Up. My calling a ball or a strike generates a loud and...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 16, 2002, 08:58am

Replies: 9 What's the call ? Views: 1,061 Posted By Larry Wolfe Bob, I am looking for perspective here, but is... Bob, I am looking for perspective here, but is the catcher going out to the pitcher's circle a time out? Is the batter holding up their hand to get into the box a time out? Would you allow any play...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 15, 2002, 04:41pm

Replies: 9 What's the call ? Views: 1,061 Posted By Larry Wolfe Game delay? This really touches a nerve for me. I hate this delay but refuse to invoke the 20 second rule if I am the only ump to do so. Some of our older JO teams are playing 4 and 5 innings in 75 minutes. ...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 10, 2002, 09:51am

Replies: 8 Idiosyncrasies with UIC's........how my weekend went Views: 1,111 Posted By Larry Wolfe I agree zone is most important, but sounds like... I agree zone is most important, but sounds like you have your torso in a twisted position which can't be good on the body and your inner thighs are probably exposed. I find a good slot position does...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 09, 2002, 03:03pm

Replies: 7 Batters Hands Hit Views: 1,142 Posted By Larry Wolfe I think the rule is any batter hit with the ball... I think the rule is any batter hit with the ball in the strike zone or while striking at the ball is a dead ball, no runners may advance and the batter is not awarded first base. I am not aware of...

Showing results 1 to 18 of 18

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Baseball Basketball Football Softball General / Off-Topic Hockey Lacrosse Rugby Soccer Swimming/Diving Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling Feedback Testing Forum