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Forum: Softball Sun Mar 12, 2000, 03:36pm

Replies: 2 Use of cather/first baseman mits Views: 1,208 Posted By b_silliman Using Federation Rules I thought that the use of... Using Federation Rules I thought that the use of catcher and first baseman mitts by players other than those is illegal. However after researching this I cannot find a specific reference. The book...

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 12, 2000, 03:33pm

Replies: 5 Batter/runner Views: 1,425 Posted By b_silliman Sorry but Tom is incorrect and DB is correct. ... Sorry but Tom is incorrect and DB is correct. See Rulebook page 59 Rule 8-4k, to paraphrase, once ball is in circle baserunner must make immediate decision to go to second or return to first. If...

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 12, 2000, 03:24pm

Replies: 4 Interference? Views: 1,084 Posted By b_silliman I believe it to be interference. The intent of... I believe it to be interference. The intent of the runner does not come into play and we should also not try to determine if there was an impact on the play i.e. if the defensive player is impeded...

Forum: Basketball Wed Mar 08, 2000, 03:36am

Replies: 5 State Championship Views: 1,577 Posted By b_silliman Congratulations! The first time is the best and... Congratulations! The first time is the best and everyone after that has its moments. No matter how many times Ive been there, I get goose bumps and my stomach is churning. To be recognized as...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 28, 2000, 12:32pm

Replies: 5 you make the call... Views: 980 Posted By b_silliman If teammates secure a rebound together and get... If teammates secure a rebound together and get into a tugging match, then someone's feet are moving and it is traveling. In almost every case where you see this happens, it has been commonplace to...

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 25, 2000, 11:43pm

Replies: 9 Foul Shots at the end of an extra period Views: 1,276 Posted By b_silliman Art N, the period or game is not over until the... Art N, the period or game is not over until the horn sounds. Yes, if A were leading 51-50 and the horn had sounded to end the game the free throws would not be shot. But in this case if A misses...

Forum: Basketball Tue Feb 22, 2000, 10:50pm

Replies: 9 Bringing veteran and young officials together Views: 1,329 Posted By b_silliman B_Lipscomb, Do not put all referees... B_Lipscomb, Do not put all referees associated with the military in the same barrel. I am retired from the Air Force and was privilaged to work with many fine officials who had impeccable...

Forum: Basketball Sun Feb 20, 2000, 03:27pm

Replies: 4 Figure this one out! Views: 1,230 Posted By b_silliman Since the official heard Coach A request a... Since the official heard Coach A request a timeout and stopped play because of that request, give Team A a timeout, even though the ball was not in their possession. You cannot set aside the...

Forum: Basketball Fri Feb 18, 2000, 01:52am

Replies: 10 Does it count? Views: 1,212 Posted By b_silliman Basket always counts not matter how it got there,... Basket always counts not matter how it got there, except if through an illegal action i.e. kicking the ball!

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 16, 2000, 08:14pm

Replies: 21 "that's not a walk!" Views: 2,182 Posted By b_silliman Good idea Gary, but the players in this city are... Good idea Gary, but the players in this city are long gone by the time I get the fingers together

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 16, 2000, 08:06pm

Replies: 7 Calling with a hot head official Views: 1,651 Posted By b_silliman All good advice. I've found that if a person... All good advice. I've found that if a person wants to dominate a game, I put my whistle away. I let him call everything, everywhere and when he asks why I tell him. Now this will not work when...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 16, 2000, 08:00pm

Replies: 10 Bad time to kick one... Views: 1,283 Posted By b_silliman Tugger, why question the selection of officials? ... Tugger, why question the selection of officials? We have all blown calls, used an incorrect interpretation of the rule, and just outright did not know a rule. My question is: "Did the other...

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 16, 2000, 01:52am

Replies: 0 A New Season.... Views: 1,340 Posted By b_silliman Our local meetings have begun here in Las Vegas... Our local meetings have begun here in Las Vegas and I'm looking forward to as interesting discussion on this site as we had in basketball. Welcome to all!

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 16, 2000, 01:49am

Replies: 30 Slapping the Backboard Views: 3,649 Posted By b_silliman Good advice Todd Deciding in advance... Good advice Todd Deciding in advance what you are going to do is bad. Here is another example: Blow-out game, neither team is going to the playoffs, and the teams are joking with each...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 16, 2000, 01:41am

Replies: 21 "that's not a walk!" Views: 2,182 Posted By b_silliman Pizzano, You may be better than 90% of the... Pizzano, You may be better than 90% of the officials on the traveling call, but you better not make that your 'best' call. Learn the textbook definitions of what can and cannot be done, then...

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 16, 2000, 01:29am

Replies: 15 Hands in the face Views: 5,196 Posted By b_silliman Matthew: NFHS Rulebook, page 58, Section 3... Matthew: NFHS Rulebook, page 58, Section 3 Player Technical, 10-8-d, "Obstructing the vision of an opponent not in control of the ball by waving hands near his/her eyes." Waving the hands in...

Forum: Basketball Sun Feb 13, 2000, 01:17am

Replies: 9 season over Views: 1,112 Posted By b_silliman Thanks Ralph, we too ended our season this past... Thanks Ralph, we too ended our season this past weekend with our zone playoffs this coming week. You are correct; this is a very positive discussion board. Even though I am constantly in the...

Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 10, 2000, 11:18pm

Replies: 9 Clock Didn't Start...... Views: 1,468 Posted By b_silliman 9.8 seconds left in the 3rd Quarter, Blue Team... 9.8 seconds left in the 3rd Quarter, Blue Team with a throw-in in the backcourt, left sideline. I bounce the ball to the thrower who inbounds to a teammate with pressure from the White Team. There...

Forum: Basketball Thu Feb 10, 2000, 01:40am

Replies: 2 why so many calls on the thread below?? Views: 1,078 Posted By b_silliman Hey Kid, We have new people entering the page... Hey Kid, We have new people entering the page every day and they may respond to a very old thread; especially one with the headline which the young lady used. So lighten up, eh!

Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 09, 2000, 01:33am

Replies: 5 You make the call Views: 1,148 Posted By b_silliman If a team were not allowed to run the baseline... If a team were not allowed to run the baseline after the warning, then this would give an advantage to the defensive team by intentionally violating during a critical part of the game. For that...

Forum: Basketball Tue Feb 08, 2000, 05:15pm

Replies: 1 Assigning info Views: 1,056 Posted By b_silliman Move to Las Vegas! We added 3 new high schools... Move to Las Vegas! We added 3 new high schools this year and will have 5 more in the next 3 years. We base game assignments on what you can do on the floor, not who you know. It may take a...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 07, 2000, 08:17pm

Replies: 5 when you do not agree w/ your partner Views: 1,282 Posted By b_silliman Excellent job in using common sense and... Excellent job in using common sense and preventive officiating, even though it did not work. You rose above the level of your inexperience! Does this league not allow a team to continue with 4...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 07, 2000, 02:08pm

Replies: 11 Out of Uniform Views: 1,563 Posted By b_silliman Sorry, but I disagree on the penalty. The color... Sorry, but I disagree on the penalty. The color of the shorts is not addressed specifically within the rules, only shirts. Just advise the coach of the opposing team that there will be a difference...

Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 07, 2000, 02:02pm

Replies: 5 Correctable error Views: 1,186 Posted By b_silliman Since the officials told the players they were... Since the officials told the players they were shooting two, there probably was not a contest to get the rebound. Therefore, go to the possession arrow for the inbounding of the ball. It always a...

Forum: Basketball Sun Feb 06, 2000, 06:49pm

Replies: 7 Checking the book--and there isn't one yet Views: 1,447 Posted By b_silliman Paul, #1 we do not start our games before the... Paul, #1 we do not start our games before the listed start time. If we do the parents are upset. #2 no resetting of the clock and no 'T'. Have the coach find another book and quickly, or...

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