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Forum: Baseball Sat Aug 07, 2004, 08:56am

Replies: 2 USSSA Foul tip vs. Foul ball Views: 2,481 Posted By sunfudblu USSSA question...... Does a foul tip and... USSSA question...... Does a foul tip and foul ball apply to softball the same as in baseball. Sitch....batter swings and nicks/tips the ball which goes directly back (with vary little arch) to...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 11, 2004, 01:15am

Replies: 40 heckling spectator? Views: 5,712 Posted By sunfudblu David, That is the best response I have... David, That is the best response I have ever read from you on this board. After 8 years of umpiring I have chosen to give it up......my only reason for umpiring in the first place was...

Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 18, 2004, 02:24pm

Replies: 10 OUT OR TRIPLE Views: 1,995 Posted By sunfudblu What would be the proper way to call that play? ... What would be the proper way to call that play? Would you wait until play ceases and then award accordingly? What about hand or verbal signals? Thanks!!

Forum: Baseball Mon Dec 08, 2003, 01:53am

Replies: 22 The Devil's Advocate Views: 3,923 Posted By sunfudblu Hey Garth, This was what I was hoping to... Hey Garth, This was what I was hoping to get out of my original post....a discussion in the off-season (for most of us) about something I think is quite interesting to most of us and that is...

Forum: Baseball Mon Nov 24, 2003, 09:55am

Replies: 22 The Devil's Advocate Views: 3,923 Posted By sunfudblu With the winter month's upon us I'd like to get... With the winter month's upon us I'd like to get some feedback on some similar experiences you may have had on this or a similar subject. I recently attended the Junior College National Volleyball...

Forum: Baseball Wed Sep 24, 2003, 06:52am

Replies: 19 To umpires (advice) Views: 3,053 Posted By sunfudblu Jim, I couldn't have said it better myself. I... Jim, I couldn't have said it better myself. I know this is a coach that posted but what about taking it one step further with a player.... I was filling in this season as a favor to a friend of...

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 12, 2003, 05:45pm

Replies: 3 Phoenix area Ump Views: 1,918 Posted By sunfudblu Next summer we are moving to the Phoenix area and... Next summer we are moving to the Phoenix area and I just had a few questions about...umpiring in the desert, hooking up with an organization, high school schedule, etc. Thanks for your help. Chris

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 03, 2003, 11:51pm

Replies: 15 Batter wants a free pass Views: 2,538 Posted By sunfudblu Pitch comes in and batter doesn't even move. I... Pitch comes in and batter doesn't even move. I call ball (because it wasn't in the zone) and keep the batter at the plate, count was 1-0 now 2-0. The ump doing the next game told me that I...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 29, 2003, 05:36pm

Replies: 31 Black and Blue Views: 4,196 Posted By sunfudblu One thing this ape would like to add, something... One thing this ape would like to add, something that a lot of you already know, is how timing/the pause is the key to calling balls and strikes behind the plate. Even though my forearm still hurts 3...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 29, 2003, 10:47am

Replies: 31 Black and Blue Views: 4,196 Posted By sunfudblu Number one being balance, like Rich mentioned, is... Number one being balance, like Rich mentioned, is why I switched to the "Gerry Davis" style stance. I knew at some point I would get hit and after I did I couldn't get back to my usual stance for...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 28, 2003, 09:52pm

Replies: 31 Black and Blue Views: 4,196 Posted By sunfudblu The other day I got clobbered in the forearm by a... The other day I got clobbered in the forearm by a foul-tip which almost brought tears to my eyes (Colt level). I use the hands-on-the-knees stance with my elbows locked. I was wondering how many of...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 26, 2003, 10:49pm

Replies: 3 Showing up the Ump. Views: 1,519 Posted By sunfudblu DP ball. F6 flips to F4 but F4's foot comes off... DP ball. F6 flips to F4 but F4's foot comes off the bag too soon and I call runner safe. F4 not happy with call. Next play ground ball to F4 who deliberately stomps on 2B for the 3rd out. I...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 11, 2003, 04:14pm

Replies: 4 Basic Balk Question Views: 1,965 Posted By sunfudblu Did the (LH) pitcher's right foot go behind the... Did the (LH) pitcher's right foot go behind the back edge of the rubber when he brought his knee up?? If so, balk. Did he have distance and direction?? IOW, if he just lifted his right foot and...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 06, 2003, 11:16pm

Replies: 22 Maybe a stupid question... Views: 3,459 Posted By sunfudblu Growth hormones.....steroids.....they both cause... Growth hormones.....steroids.....they both cause things to grOW. In a very unnatural way.

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 04, 2003, 08:14pm

Replies: 33 QuesTec. Views: 5,060 Posted By sunfudblu "When positioning himself properly, the umpire... "When positioning himself properly, the umpire can see the entire plate.............and sometimes a MILF or two." I needed a good laugh. Thanks Garth!!

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 04, 2003, 08:09pm

Replies: 22 Maybe a stupid question... Views: 3,459 Posted By sunfudblu I've heard of softball players stuffing their... I've heard of softball players stuffing their aluminum bats with rubber balls and the joke is that if the top ever popped off they would be the only hitters to ever ground out to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and...

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 04, 2003, 08:01pm

Replies: 5 pitcher goes to his mouth without wiping it off Views: 2,735 Posted By sunfudblu In FED the penalty for going to the mouth without... In FED the penalty for going to the mouth without wiping off the hand is an immediate dead ball. The umpire may eject the pitcher. If the BALL IS PITCHED AND THEN DETECTED it is an illegal pitch...

Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 01, 2003, 10:28pm

Replies: 34 New ump in Little League Views: 4,426 Posted By sunfudblu Two years ago our local Little League (Bronco... Two years ago our local Little League (Bronco Level) that I played in when I was young asked me if I would schedule them patched umpires. When I asked why, the president said that the parents have...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 30, 2003, 10:45pm

Replies: 7 Preliminary Windup Movements (FED) Views: 1,673 Posted By sunfudblu I agree...and that is why (from what I remember)... I agree...and that is why (from what I remember) it is not OK to bring both arms up together and stop but it is OK to bring one arm up at a time...stop...and bring the other arm up and stop...then...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 29, 2003, 12:35pm

Replies: 7 Preliminary Windup Movements (FED) Views: 1,673 Posted By sunfudblu If memory serves me correctly 2 or 3 years ago at... If memory serves me correctly 2 or 3 years ago at a rules interp meeting there was much discussion about the pitcher in the windup position and what he can and can't do with his arms. With both...

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