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Forum: Softball Wed Nov 12, 2008, 10:59am

Replies: 36 ASA National Umpire School Views: 4,613 Posted By WestMichBlue To counter all the "Hooray" posts I offer this... To counter all the "Hooray" posts I offer this negative one. Well, maybe not negative, but more "cautionary." Unless the clinic is in your area, you are going to spend $200 - $300 for fees,...

Forum: Softball Sat Nov 08, 2008, 09:51am

Replies: 22 Dropped third strike interference? Views: 3,194 Posted By WestMichBlue Good point for a general rule, and specifically... Good point for a general rule, and specifically for the OP here. However . . . . For years umpires have used the common sense application of a "step and a reach" to determine whether or not to...

Forum: Softball Sat Oct 25, 2008, 02:37pm

Replies: 14 when & why Views: 1,270 Posted By WestMichBlue The DH was created in 1979, fast pitch only, and... The DH was created in 1979, fast pitch only, and could not play defense. Also “re-entry” was created that year for starters only. A DH could not return, and a starting pitcher could not return to...

Forum: Softball Thu Oct 23, 2008, 11:54pm

Replies: 28 overthrow Views: 2,486 Posted By WestMichBlue ASA 1933: Rule 25.8 "If, on any play which starts... ASA 1933: Rule 25.8 "If, on any play which starts with a batted ball, the ball is overthrown into foul territory at first, third, or home base, runners shall be entitled to advance one base in...

Forum: Softball Sat Oct 18, 2008, 07:30pm

Replies: 23 under fence base award Views: 2,441 Posted By WestMichBlue That particular situation is not covered by the... That particular situation is not covered by the NFHS book (nor ASA). A close rule is 8.4-3h (ASA 8.5-i): a fair batted ball deflects off a defensive player and goes out of bounds in foul territory....

Forum: Softball Tue Oct 14, 2008, 10:34am

Replies: 50 Fair/foul call Views: 3,766 Posted By WestMichBlue I raised this issue with a former member of the... I raised this issue with a former member of the NFHS committee. His personal interpretation was to go with the "triangle" view, but he said that he would check with Indy. Today the following came...

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 14, 2008, 06:28pm

Replies: 7 IS this right ? Views: 1,443 Posted By WestMichBlue I think that you missed his question, Mike. Can... I think that you missed his question, Mike. Can you retroactively call interference after the play is over? It is supposed to be an immediate dead ball. If you failed to think fast enough, can you...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 18, 2008, 09:01pm

Replies: 21 Nike commercial Views: 2,184 Posted By WestMichBlue Are you sure? The information I read indicates... Are you sure? The information I read indicates that Easton did not abstain, but reclused himself prior to the vote because his company sells equipment used by olympic sports. The I.O.C. did not...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 21, 2008, 03:10pm

Replies: 98 Runner assisted by coach Views: 5,418 Posted By WestMichBlue But, to answer your question (it might matter to... But, to answer your question (it might matter to someone else) ASA Case Book, 2007 Quote: <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT:...

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 04, 2008, 08:36pm

Replies: 8 Would you fix this mistake? Views: 1,808 Posted By WestMichBlue Would you fix this mistake? JO Tournament, 16U, ASA rules R1 on 1B, 1-1 count on B2, PU calls IP, B2 swings and misses. PU re-sets count to 2 - 1. B2 hits next pitch into LF for single, R1 stops at 2B. Umpires...

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 27, 2008, 08:25pm

Replies: 14 LBR when does it start? Views: 1,431 Posted By WestMichBlue Anyone have a clue why "no pitch" would be... Anyone have a clue why "no pitch" would be declared? If a runner is off the base, the pitcher shouldn't even be allowed to step up on the plate. WMB

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2008, 11:00am

Replies: 34 Vindication! (finally) Views: 3,092 Posted By WestMichBlue Think football helmet, with a ring of padding... Think football helmet, with a ring of padding around the crown of the head. That is the protection you speak of; also the reason why hats don't fit. If you get hit square in the center of...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2008, 09:44am

Replies: 34 Vindication! (finally) Views: 3,092 Posted By WestMichBlue Vindication! (finally) ASA and the "Helmet." I switched to the helmet five years ago, which meant that I was not wearing a hat during the game. I wear a hat to the field, and up to the throwdown after the initial...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 23, 2008, 09:22am

Replies: 12 Usssa Views: 1,753 Posted By WestMichBlue Personally, I think that you are wrong. USSSA... Personally, I think that you are wrong. USSSA rules are almost a mirror copy of NFHS, and thus are very close to ASA. For the most part, all you have to remember is to take out the DP/FLEX and learn...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 16, 2008, 10:38pm

Replies: 67 Respect for the Anthem Views: 5,091 Posted By WestMichBlue I've run into this many times at a high school... I've run into this many times at a high school sports complex with baseball and softball fields, football stadium and track, soccer field, and tennis courts. On any given school afternoon it is...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 16, 2008, 09:09am

Replies: 34 Are you seeing metal cleats in summer play? Views: 2,917 Posted By WestMichBlue Are you seeing metal cleats in summer play? This past week was the first tournament (USSSAA) since high school play ended in this area. Sure enough, there were several U16 teams with metal cleats. I took the issue to the TD and he decided to...

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 13, 2008, 01:25pm

Replies: 60 Stolen from eteamz Views: 3,875 Posted By WestMichBlue In my view, the question should be: "What... In my view, the question should be: "What provided the impetus to propel the ball out of play?" Was it the pitcher, whose fast ball had enough energy to richocet off a bat and go over the fence?...

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 04, 2008, 10:17am

Replies: 31 Too close? Too far? Just right? Views: 2,846 Posted By WestMichBlue I see this as a tag play. By time this pic was... I see this as a tag play. By time this pic was snapped, the glove has come up; the player's legs have buckled and she has come to a stop; both heads have turned towards the umpire - who is only a...

Forum: Softball Sat May 31, 2008, 01:31am

Replies: 21 Goofy call... Views: 2,411 Posted By WestMichBlue For those that are bashing USSSA, apparently you... For those that are bashing USSSA, apparently you do not call U-trip and do not have a rulebook. There is almost no difference between USSSA and NFHS books, and thus only minor differences between...

Forum: Softball Sat May 31, 2008, 01:09am

Replies: 22 Interesting play............ Views: 2,268 Posted By WestMichBlue You either have No Call, or you call... You either have No Call, or you call Interference. If no call, then you allow the play to stand. If interference, then someone must be called out. There is no rules support for just sending runners...

Forum: Softball Sat May 31, 2008, 12:43am

Replies: 8 Replant Views: 1,841 Posted By WestMichBlue Well, yes it is ambiguous in the ASA book. That... Well, yes it is ambiguous in the ASA book. That sentence stands alone with no parameters to identify the timing or location of a violation. Taken literally, one could call an IP when the pitchers...

Forum: Softball Fri May 16, 2008, 01:20pm

Replies: 3 Obstructed runner contacts defender Views: 1,138 Posted By WestMichBlue Obstructed runner contacts defender Sit 1: R1 coming home, F2 blocking the plate, play goes to 3B. F2, watching play, fails to move and R1 knocks her down in attempt to reach plate. (Not flagrant or malicious.) Sit 2: F4 is set...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 14, 2008, 10:00am

Replies: 18 I hurt .... ALL OVER! Views: 2,275 Posted By WestMichBlue I will work a tournament almost every weekend... I will work a tournament almost every weekend this summer. There is not a single one that doesn't schedule 3 man rotations (plate, bases, off). Typically 10 to 12, maybe 14 games (depends on whether...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 14, 2008, 09:38am

Replies: 27 Legal Pitchers Glove? Views: 2,444 Posted By WestMichBlue Coach's complaints about glove and/or shoelace... Coach's complaints about glove and/or shoelace distractions are bull crap. A batter should be coached to pick up the ball as soon as the hands separate and focus on finding the ball off the hip as...

Forum: Softball Thu Apr 10, 2008, 08:09pm

Replies: 22 Mechanics Question Views: 1,735 Posted By WestMichBlue NEVER GUESS AN OUT! WMB NEVER GUESS AN OUT! WMB

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