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Forum: Softball Sat May 28, 2016, 10:57am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,788
Posted By LT
Plantar fasciitis (say "PLAN-ter...

Plantar fasciitis (say "PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus") is the most common cause of heel pain. The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes. It...
Forum: Softball Thu Aug 20, 2009, 05:54pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By LT
Lots of this stuff is on the internet......just...

Lots of this stuff is on the internet......just do a search on softball umpire evaulations and you will be surprised what you find.
Forum: Softball Tue Aug 04, 2009, 11:01pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,071
Posted By LT
Can't say much about the UIC....didn't know him;...

Can't say much about the UIC....didn't know him; never worked for him at previous tourneys.

I asked one of the "umpire assistants".....individuals that were assisting the umpire crews with...
Forum: Softball Tue Aug 04, 2009, 06:07pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,071
Posted By LT
I believe this was the 10B Western Nationals in...

I believe this was the 10B Western Nationals in the Pacific NW last weekend......that was the close play in a loser bracket game on Sunday morning.....a game where I was the volunteer scorekeeper. ...
Forum: Softball Wed Aug 25, 2004, 06:21pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,333
Posted By LT
Interesting conversation on this one.... ...

Interesting conversation on this one....

Just the past two years in our umpire association clinics that works NCAA games, we were told to "make the call...don't point and ask for assistance...if...
Forum: Softball Sun Aug 15, 2004, 09:34pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,070
Posted By LT
Well, now that the tourney is over...how was it? ...

Well, now that the tourney is over...how was it?

I'm sure there were some "interesting" situations and discussions.

LT
Forum: Softball Wed Aug 11, 2004, 12:21am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,364
Posted By LT
My experience is just the opposite. I worked...

My experience is just the opposite. I worked high school ball for 4 years before I went to ASA.

I enjoy high school ball. The quality may not be as high as 18U or 18U Gold...but I enjoy the...
Forum: Softball Wed Aug 04, 2004, 05:55pm
Replies: 42
Views: 4,070
Posted By LT
Congrats on your selection to the 18U Gold...

Congrats on your selection to the 18U Gold Nationals!!

A great tourney to work...got my chance last year when it was on the West Coast.

Hope you get selected to work on Sunday!
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 04, 2004, 11:38pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,603
Posted By LT
You are on a roll. 150 miles each way is my...

You are on a roll.

150 miles each way is my limit.

Gas prices really affected the tourney I worked last week. We should have had 18 umpires and only had 13...major reason was gas...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 04, 2004, 11:31pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,597
Posted By LT
I've really reduced my games from previous years....

I've really reduced my games from previous years. I found myself trying to do too much....

Full-time job; family; keeping up with household chores; umpiring college; high school; spring ASA;...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 04, 2004, 11:23pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,430
Posted By LT
Your partner MUST be there to help move one of...

Your partner MUST be there to help move one of the coaches back to the coaches box or dugout...depends where they came from.

Your partner should hustle...run...to your side and join you in moving...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 04, 2004, 10:44pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,494
Posted By LT
I also find two other factors that impact: ...

I also find two other factors that impact:

1. Weather....I'm looking forward to Saturday - calling for temps only @ 68 degrees and overcast. Those sunny, hot & humid days are tough on us in the...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 04, 2004, 09:24pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,494
Posted By LT
Just wondering how others feel... How many...

Just wondering how others feel...

How many games are realistic to umpire in one day and still know that you are doing a "good" game?

I know I have "hit the wall" on some days...last week I had...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 01, 2004, 09:27pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,046
Posted By LT
While most of us aren't pleased with the quality...

While most of us aren't pleased with the quality of the broadcasters...we must be very happy that NCAA & ESPN teamed up to broadcast this many games.

I hope they continue the coverage next year.
...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 01, 2004, 05:25pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,478
Posted By LT
Speaking ASA... Rule 8...Section 10 A. ...

Speaking ASA...

Rule 8...Section 10 A.
"The team at bat may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and/or the catcher any time."

Speaking FED...
Rule 8...Section 9..Article 2...we have a new...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 01, 2004, 04:22pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,312
Posted By LT
Some of us had the same conversation at our local...

Some of us had the same conversation at our local umpire association meeting a few weeks ago...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 01, 2004, 03:58pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,478
Posted By LT
But just a suggestion...don't bring it to the...

But just a suggestion...don't bring it to the field...keep it in the car or at home to read after the game.
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 01, 2004, 03:38pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,478
Posted By LT
International Tie Breaker...be careful stating...

International Tie Breaker...be careful stating the runner on second would be the "last out" in the previous inning...that can get you into some trouble by placing the incorrect runner on base

What...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 01, 2004, 03:13pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,390
Posted By LT
Our experience out in the Pacific NW is that the...

Our experience out in the Pacific NW is that the local umpire association of the home team in the playoff game provides the umpire crew (3-person)...with exception of the State Final Game, where the...
Forum: Softball Sun May 30, 2004, 11:46pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,472
Posted By LT
Did you hear Michelle Smith explain "defensive...

Did you hear Michelle Smith explain "defensive interference" during the Cal/LSU game? A full "defination" of the topic after the noncall at 1st base.

Wonder how she defines "Obstruction?"
...
Forum: Softball Sun May 30, 2004, 11:21pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,607
Posted By LT
They are navy...

They are navy...
Forum: Softball Sun May 30, 2004, 11:17pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,116
Posted By LT
It's the mechanics that they teach at the higher...

It's the mechanics that they teach at the higher level. Everybody does the same...it's what is expected...if you want to be in that game level.
Forum: Softball Fri May 28, 2004, 10:54pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,081
Posted By LT
ASA & FED....knee pads are not mentioned....but...

ASA & FED....knee pads are not mentioned....but sliding pants/undershorts are listed & they must be the same color...solid color in ASA & NCAA...FED must be school colors or black, white or gray, but...
Forum: Softball Thu May 27, 2004, 09:51pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,116
Posted By LT
Saw it....good call. Took "courage" to make that...

Saw it....good call. Took "courage" to make that call, but it was the right one. Replay did confirm that 3rd base was blocking the bag...well up the line without the ball.

NCAA rule: Rule 9...
Forum: Softball Mon Aug 11, 2003, 10:06pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By LT
Thumbs up Navy t-shirt looked VERY GOOD with powder blue...

Navy t-shirt looked VERY GOOD with powder blue shirt...got some nice comments from players & coaches.

Quality of play was outstanding. Defensive plays were unbelievable, but the distance those...
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