Forum: Softball
Fri Mar 15, 2019, 10:10am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,718
Some teams on offense with a runner at 2nd and...
Some teams on offense with a runner at 2nd and ball 4 on BR will turn this into a steal of 2nd base. To try to prevent this the defense will make a throw to 1st, but they have to be aware of the...
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Forum: Softball
Wed Mar 13, 2019, 10:09pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 878
Foul ball
Can anyone explain what "boxing in a foul ball at the fence"is?
Our director stated that he had observed umpires not doing this.
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Forum: Softball
Fri Mar 01, 2019, 11:00am
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Replies: 5
Views: 863
Batting out of order
Nfhs
Team A has batted out of order , with several players before Team B discovers it.
The umpire informs Team B that the line up is now legalized since no appeal was properly made.
B4 is on...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Feb 26, 2019, 03:33pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,135
Illegal Pitch
Nfhs has new rule on an illegal pitch, in that this year only a ball is awarded the batter. But what if,
R1 on 1st, B2 batting. R1 is going on the pitch. Pitcher comments an illegal pitch in her...
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Forum: Softball
Wed Apr 11, 2018, 08:10pm
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,109
Charged Conference
NFHS game, catcher asks for time and goes out to talk with her pitcher. At the same time the offensive coach at 3rd calls his batter and runner who was at 2nd over for a conference.
Question?...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Apr 06, 2018, 04:36pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 753
Catch?
NFHS, Varsity night game. Outfield fence is around 6 feet tall completely covered with black cloth or netting.
Deep fly ball is hit to right field. Right fielder turns and runs to the fence. The...
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Forum: Softball
Wed Mar 07, 2018, 12:09pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Interference
Many officials say that interference always results in a dead ball and an out. What about umpire interference with catcher?
Its a delayed dead ball call. If runner played on is out, ball is alive,...
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Forum: Softball
Wed Feb 21, 2018, 08:56pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 913
Call or no call?
1) R1 on 3rd,B2 hits ground ball to left field. B2 makes it to 1st,R1 has crossed home but missed the plate, and heads to her dugout. Ball is returned to F1,no play is attempted. Defense did not see...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Mar 31, 2017, 11:16am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,864
Ball hits batter
8.1.2.b
Penalty 2
If the batter is hit anywhere on the body,including the hands,while swinging at a pitch,and hits the ball fair or foul,the ball is dead and a strike called. If it is strike 3,the...
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Forum: Softball
Wed Mar 29, 2017, 08:05pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 909
Batter hit by pitch in box
Puzzled..
My understanding of the rules on a batter struck by the ball while swinging and in the box was,dead ball foul,strike. Third time is a dead ball foul,and she continues to bat. But this rule...
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Forum: Softball
Sat Mar 25, 2017, 11:04am
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
Number on uniform
NFHS
Varsity game, umpire sees a player with a [B]123 number on her jersey.
Is this legal?
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Forum: Softball
Sat Mar 25, 2017, 11:00am
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Replies: 2
Views: 866
Time out?
NFHS
Catcher asks for time to speak to the pitcher.
During this time out the coach at 3rd calls his runners over to talk.
Is the coach charged a time out..even though time was granted to the...
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Forum: Softball
Thu May 12, 2016, 06:31am
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,402
unsportsmanlike act
Since the Hidden ball play seems legit...then give examples of play or plays in NFHS Softball that are not illegal,utilize no props, but .... employ deceitful tactics,baiting and are not in...
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Forum: Softball
Sun May 08, 2016, 10:45am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
2011 NFHS Rules Interpretations/Deceitful Tactics
SITUATION 7: B2 is at bat with R1 on first base. F1 begins her wind up and then holds onto the ball instead of releasing it toward B2. R1 leaves first base anticipating that F1 will release the...
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 06, 2016, 10:18am
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,798
Then if trickery is allowed,what if....
R1...
Then if trickery is allowed,what if....
R1 on 3rd R2 on 1st..
Shortstop is playing almost behind pitcher.. Ball is pitched out to batter..R2 is going on the pitch..catcher comes up firing but...
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 06, 2016, 09:07am
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,798
Deceitful act
I agree...but..
NFHS rules states on page 39, Rule 3.6.13...and I quote
"Unsporting acts shall not be committed,including, but not limited to":
b)" .....Deceitful tactics, or baiting....."
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Forum: Softball
Thu May 05, 2016, 09:38pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,798
Deceitful act or great play?
NFHS
R1 on 3rd base....She is moving on the pitch..Ball is pitched and returned to F1,who quickly attempts a pick off of R1 who is diving back to bag. F6 who is on 3rd base jumps straight up as if...
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Forum: Softball
Sat Apr 23, 2016, 07:43pm
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,981
Courtesy runner in ITB
NFHS...
..."The pitcher or catcher must bat and reach base legally...or...earn their way on base..in order to be eligible for a courtesy runner.."
How is "earned" defined?
ITB..
Runner placed...
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Forum: Softball
Sun Apr 03, 2016, 02:18pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,545
improper appeal
Since NFHS rule book refers to a "proper appeal"
What would be an example of an "improper appeal"?
Guessing?:confused:
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Forum: Softball
Sat Apr 02, 2016, 07:48pm
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,545
NFHS Awarded base...then an appeal?
R1 on 3rd. Batter hits grounder to SS. SS throws to catcher who is 2-3 feet up the 3rd base line with a knee on the ground(blocking the plate).
R1 slides into the catcher before she has the ball....
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Forum: Softball
Tue Mar 29, 2016, 09:39pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 944
Unsportsman like act ???NFHS
Runners at 1st and 2nd. Next pitch is a called ball. Batter takes off to 1st as if it was ball 4. No play is made,runners all advance. BR is informed that the count was 3 balls. She returns to bat.
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Forum: Softball
Tue Mar 29, 2016, 09:25pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,455
Defensive Obstruction? NFHS
Runners on 1st and 2nd. Runners are going on the pitch. Batter hits grounder to SS, she quickly fields the ball and turns to throw to 3rd. In doing, so after the throw, she stumbles and falls into...
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