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Forum: Softball Thu Feb 21, 2008, 10:39am

Replies: 2 Sad Day In Umpiring Views: 1,276 Posted By heyblue I'm with you Don! Billy Jay was a great man! He... I'm with you Don! Billy Jay was a great man! He will be greatly missed. He really helped guide me through parts of my career and it was a pleasure to serve with him on several national...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 22, 2006, 12:21pm

Replies: 14 Chirping about pitches Views: 1,857 Posted By heyblue it's also illegal in ASA code. If a coach asks... it's also illegal in ASA code. If a coach asks where a borderline pitch was (outside, low, etc). But if they start chirping about it, I remind them not to argue balls and strikes. Next comment...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 22, 2006, 11:41am

Replies: 22 2006 ASA National Tournament Views: 3,156 Posted By heyblue I was selected to do the Women's A, B, C... I was selected to do the Women's A, B, C Nationals at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in August. Yes, I'm already hydrating myself for then cause if this spring is any indication, it'll be a scorcher!!

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 22, 2006, 11:34am

Replies: 7 How much do you allow from coaches? Views: 1,327 Posted By heyblue I think a lot depends on what level of ball you... I think a lot depends on what level of ball you are calling. The higher the level of ball, the less you usually hear (but there's always the bad apples) In most cases, I'll let the coach vent to...

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 26, 2006, 04:26pm

Replies: 20 Resin Question Views: 2,839 Posted By heyblue So if it's legal to put it on your hands and go... So if it's legal to put it on your hands and go directly to the ball, what is the reasoning for disallowing them to put it in their glove and the putting the ball in the glove? Don't you get the...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 25, 2006, 08:56pm

Replies: 20 Resin Question Views: 2,839 Posted By heyblue Thanks Steve. I thought I was missing something.... Thanks Steve. I thought I was missing something. Another question on this subject. What about dirt? When a pitcher touches the ground and gets dirt on her hand instead of resin is she...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 25, 2006, 07:30pm

Replies: 20 Resin Question Views: 2,839 Posted By heyblue Resin Question I had a game this weekend (ASA rules) where the pitcher used a resin bag and never wiped her hand off after using it. I didn't call anything because I couldn't remember the rule. Right after the...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 24, 2006, 09:05am

Replies: 5 Things I Heard This Weekend Views: 1,090 Posted By heyblue Things I Heard This Weekend This past weekend I umped an ASA 14-U Invitation only tournament. Here are some interesting things I heard at this tourney: Game 1: Coach: Blue, where is your strike zone? She's throwing them at...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 03:27pm

Replies: 53 How many coaches have you tossed? Views: 4,759 Posted By heyblue Here are my totals: ASA (13 years) 10... Here are my totals: ASA (13 years) 10 coaches, 3 fans, 2 players NFHS (2 years) 0 ejections, 0 restriction NCAA (1st year) 0 Most of the coaches I helped exit the game were between years...

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 14, 2006, 05:08pm

Replies: 22 2 umpire mechanics question Views: 2,290 Posted By heyblue Even though it is the BU's call, the plate does... Even though it is the BU's call, the plate does have the better angle (IMO). However, I try to treat it the same way I do as a batted ball and throw to first. As soon as I see the catcher start to...

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 28, 2006, 12:00pm

Replies: 21 Fix this one Views: 2,093 Posted By heyblue I would put the runner on second. Reason being... I would put the runner on second. Reason being is that by calling the runner out, the defense was put in jeopardy thinking the runner was retired and the inning was over. More than likely the coach...

Forum: Softball Tue Dec 13, 2005, 10:15am

Replies: 6 "Continuous Action"? Views: 1,512 Posted By heyblue The only thing I could think they were talking... The only thing I could think they were talking about was a "timing play" where the runs score before the last out was made and they are just calling it something else.

Forum: Softball Mon Dec 05, 2005, 07:03pm

Replies: 2 2B or not 2B Views: 991 Posted By heyblue Hey all. I would like some insite from the... Hey all. I would like some insite from the members on this board. I have been asked to become a Deputy UIC for my local ASA Association. What have been your experiences as deputies or even UIC's...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 08, 2005, 01:04pm

Replies: 1 Rawlings Views: 1,189 Posted By heyblue I've never used that one before, but like the... I've never used that one before, but like the saying says: "be careful, you get what you pay for". I have used the Men's lightweight chest protector for over 10 years and really like it. It offers...

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 08, 2005, 12:21pm

Replies: 12 What's your call..... Views: 1,652 Posted By heyblue Normally I would say out in both instances. ... Normally I would say out in both instances. However, Rule 8 section B exception 1 states that "An obstructed runner may not be called out between the two bases where obstructed" the only exceptions...

Forum: Softball Mon Feb 07, 2005, 09:57pm

Replies: 12 What's your call..... Views: 1,652 Posted By heyblue Fastpitch R1 on 1b. B1 hits the ball to F5. ... Fastpitch R1 on 1b. B1 hits the ball to F5. As R1 rounds second she sees her coach telling her to go back. As R1 attempts to return to second, she runs into F6 who had gravitated towards the...

Forum: Softball Mon Feb 07, 2005, 09:44pm

Replies: 0 Names and faces Views: 1,192 Posted By heyblue Hey Serg and Mike. It was great to be able to... Hey Serg and Mike. It was great to be able to put faces with names. This was my first meeting and it was really awesome to see all that softball knowledge in one place, plus to be able to meet the...

Forum: Softball Thu Nov 04, 2004, 05:17pm

Replies: 10 Wonderful clock management Views: 1,531 Posted By heyblue How would you rate this one: (this happened two... How would you rate this one: (this happened two years ago) Visiting team up 5-2 going into the bottom of the inning. When the bottom of the inning started (following the third out of the top of...

Forum: Softball Mon Oct 25, 2004, 02:47pm

Replies: 9 Interesting Play Views: 1,711 Posted By heyblue 1)My apologies to you FUBLUE, I only meant to say... 1)My apologies to you FUBLUE, I only meant to say that I was the field ump. 2) The only reason I included the part about the gaining advantage is I have heard many times throughout my tenure from...

Forum: Softball Mon Oct 25, 2004, 12:26pm

Replies: 9 Interesting Play Views: 1,711 Posted By heyblue Umpiring a 12-U tournament this past weekend. ... Umpiring a 12-U tournament this past weekend. I'm the FU. Offensive coach is wanting me to call an IP on F1 stating that she is breaking contact with the rubber prior to pitching. From my vantage...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 27, 2004, 02:49pm

Replies: 27 Speaking of coin flips... Views: 2,894 Posted By heyblue Depending on the age group and the importance of... Depending on the age group and the importance of the game, I like to add a little to my coin toss. Like most on the board, whomever is at the plate first generally gets to call. I look at the girl...

Forum: Softball Tue Sep 07, 2004, 01:07pm

Replies: 16 In what order do you call? Views: 2,426 Posted By heyblue The order should be: 1)See it 2)Signal it ... The order should be: 1)See it 2)Signal it 3)If the player obstructed is tagged out, immediately call time (once the obstructed runner is tagged out, the ball becomes dead) 4)Make the announcement...

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 29, 2004, 06:36pm

Replies: 14 Gulf Coast Blue's Rules Myths!!! Views: 2,638 Posted By heyblue My UIC has told us that when the runner stops, we... My UIC has told us that when the runner stops, we give them 1 second (usually one-thousand one) before they have to go one way or the other. This usually give the runner time to see exactly where...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 10, 2004, 11:31pm

Replies: 5 High School Ball Suggestions Views: 1,394 Posted By heyblue I am about to start my first season calling high... I am about to start my first season calling high school ball. I've officiated ASA ball for 10 years and have done everything from 8-U to 18-U. I'm curious to hear how your first year went calling...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 10, 2004, 11:18pm

Replies: 4 Out of batter's box Views: 1,406 Posted By heyblue The penalty for making contact with a pitch while... The penalty for making contact with a pitch while out of the box an immediate dead ball and the batter is out (POE 7). Since it's an immediate dead ball, I can't see how they could count it as a...

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