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Forum: Softball Fri Mar 23, 2012, 03:23pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,140
Posted By mdntranger
I'm going to assume that the OP means that R1 was...

I'm going to assume that the OP means that R1 was sliding back into 3rd base after the catch was made (i.e. wouldn't have made it home regardless).

Initially, you'd have to ascertain whether the...
Forum: Softball Tue Oct 12, 2010, 04:10pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,639
Posted By mdntranger
We don't have scorekeepers at our facilities. ...

We don't have scorekeepers at our facilities. What I've done is after each half-inning ask the batting team how many runs they've earned. I then announce that to the other team and consider it...
Forum: Softball Tue May 05, 2009, 01:20pm
Replies: 90
Views: 6,021
Posted By mdntranger
Yes, I know it's a big 'ole troll sandwich, but I...

Yes, I know it's a big 'ole troll sandwich, but I was a little bored and it was interesting to recreate the thread and include just Badamk's statements (as requested by Badamk).....






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Forum: Softball Wed Nov 26, 2008, 03:46pm
Replies: 127
Views: 7,838
Posted By mdntranger
But, for there to be interference, there has to...

But, for there to be interference, there has to be a play. If the ball is foul (by definition), there is no play and therefore no intereference...
Forum: Softball Wed Nov 26, 2008, 02:27pm
Replies: 127
Views: 7,838
Posted By mdntranger
8-1-A states that a batter becomes a batter...

8-1-A states that a batter becomes a batter runner as soon as the batter legally hits a fair ball.

8-2 specifically deals with a batter-runner.

Foul Ball Definition D: A batted ball that while...
Forum: Softball Tue Oct 14, 2008, 04:24pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,521
Posted By mdntranger
Only if the coach follows through with the rest...

Only if the coach follows through with the rest of that lyric ;)
Forum: Softball Wed Sep 10, 2008, 05:16pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,562
Posted By mdntranger
I think you all are being a little too hard on...

I think you all are being a little too hard on Whiskers...his OP really sounds like a HTBT situation. He made many statements and later clarifications that allow me to give the benefit of the...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 22, 2008, 10:05am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,905
Posted By mdntranger
Not being a scientist, I'm going to take a stab...

Not being a scientist, I'm going to take a stab at this....

The amount of heat needed to change a given amount of liquid to a gas without a change in temperature is its HEAT OF VAPORIZATION,...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 16, 2008, 02:04pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,909
Posted By mdntranger
For #5, there's an illegal pitch...6-3-G. The...

For #5, there's an illegal pitch...6-3-G. The ball was not released past the straight line of the body. Also, 6-3-E...the delivery must be below the hip. For the ball to go backwards, I don't see...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 08, 2008, 12:42pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,931
Posted By mdntranger
Rule 7-5-A - (Fast Pitch) Effect...The ball is...

Rule 7-5-A - (Fast Pitch) Effect...The ball is live
Rule 8-1-F - (Fast Pitch) Deals with the HBP
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 12, 2008, 09:32am
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By mdntranger
Rule 8-1-C-4 Exception (ASA) As previously...

Rule 8-1-C-4 Exception (ASA)

As previously stated, the female batter has the option to walk or bat.
Forum: Softball Tue May 20, 2008, 09:31am
Replies: 45
Views: 3,793
Posted By mdntranger
From:...

From: http://downloads.asasoftball.com/umpires/pdf/06rulechangesandcomments.pdf

Rule 8 Section 2M 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9: They now read as follows:

Section M 3: Whenever a play is being made on the...
Forum: Softball Tue May 13, 2008, 04:45pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By mdntranger
Ball hit offensive player

I didn't want to hijack the ball caught by offensive player thread, but had a similar situation happen to me last night...

ASA, bases loaded, ball hit and rolled down the third base line...
Forum: Softball Mon Aug 08, 2005, 04:40pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,708
Posted By mdntranger
I know it may not always be possible, but you can...

I know it may not always be possible, but you can always go to the issuing bank to cash a check. They can then check to ensure that funds are available right at that point saving you a lot of...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 24, 2005, 12:09pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,723
Posted By mdntranger
tzme... I call for the Fox Valley Park...

tzme...
I call for the Fox Valley Park District in Aurora and run across the same conditions. It is an unwritten rule/understanding that there is no batter's box and call the violations the same...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 20, 2005, 09:14am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,050
Posted By mdntranger
Actually, the more I think about it...with F, the...

Actually, the more I think about it...with F, the play should stand. IFF does not remove the liability of the base runner to be put out for leaving early on a caught fly.
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 20, 2005, 09:09am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,050
Posted By mdntranger
I'll agree that the non-IFF is a fixable...

I'll agree that the non-IFF is a fixable situation, but wouldn't any fixes put in place have to depend on how the ensuing play finished? My understanding is that the IFF only puts the BR out,...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 17, 2005, 09:02am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,590
Posted By mdntranger
Sounds to me like you made the correct call. ...

Sounds to me like you made the correct call. Without being there, my question would be did the runner alter their path in an attempt to get out of the way of the play not realizing that they were...
Forum: Softball Tue May 31, 2005, 03:24pm
Replies: 1
Views: 848
Posted By mdntranger
R1 at first, one out. Batter hits a pop-up to...

R1 at first, one out. Batter hits a pop-up to second, a little behind the baseline (about a foot or two) and halfway between first and second. For whatever reason, the runner has already taken...
Forum: Softball Fri May 20, 2005, 05:41pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,722
Posted By mdntranger
Being a parent of two of my own...my thoughts are...

Being a parent of two of my own...my thoughts are definitely with you. I hope everything works out for you and have faith that the 'UIC' makes the proper ruling.
Forum: Softball Fri May 13, 2005, 02:45pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,421
Posted By mdntranger
It's funny how players named 'Lou' invoke the...

It's funny how players named 'Lou' invoke the same type of confusion. Been there done that. :)
Forum: Softball Fri May 13, 2005, 09:03am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,413
Posted By mdntranger
I would have to say that this would definitely...

I would have to say that this would definitely have to be a HTBT situation and a 100% judgement call. In my opionion, if a player has a ball in their bare hand, firmly grasping the ball, that is...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 28, 2005, 09:24am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,185
Posted By mdntranger
I also call rec-league slow-pitch and am required...

I also call rec-league slow-pitch and am required to report the scores to the league director (I only call for one league, and am employed by the park district who runs the league). In that sense, I...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 07, 2005, 01:06pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,017
Posted By mdntranger
Actually, I think this was a very good and...

Actually, I think this was a very good and observant defensive play. I also think that this thread has lost sight of the original fact that R2 attained third base and placed themselves in jeapordy...
Forum: Softball Tue Dec 09, 2003, 02:56pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,495
Posted By mdntranger
I don't think the sun has any effect on the play....

I don't think the sun has any effect on the play. If that were the case, we'd get a lot of complaints about the sun being in my eyes and therefore...<insert what should've happened if there weren't...
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