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Forum: Softball Fri Dec 19, 2025, 11:54am

Replies: 1 NFHS softball unreported substitute(s) Views: 292 Posted By Tru_in_Blu NFHS softball unreported substitute(s) Mid-game, coach decides to replace all 3 outfielders but does not report the substitutes to the umpire. After 1 out, the opposing coach brings the unreported subs to the umpire's attention. After...

Forum: Softball Sat Dec 06, 2025, 11:10am

Replies: 4 Bat Views: 612 Posted By Tru_in_Blu I'm a bit late seeing this. I thought maybe the... I'm a bit late seeing this. I thought maybe the forum had closed down. Regarding dropping the bat, haven't kids been told for decades when learning to bunt, drop the bat right in front of the...

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 25, 2025, 11:18am

Replies: 3 USSSA v USASB slow pitch description Views: 3,893 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Ah, the Knuckle Draggers League. That must be... Ah, the Knuckle Draggers League. That must be tough on the hammies and back.

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 24, 2025, 11:11am

Replies: 3 USSSA v USASB slow pitch description Views: 3,893 Posted By Tru_in_Blu USSSA v USASB slow pitch description We recently started working a league that transitioned from USSSA to USASB. In their bylaws, they wish to retain the USSSA rule on pitching, specifically pitch height. Here are the 2...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 30, 2025, 07:38am

Replies: 8 Questioning Catcher Obstruction. \\ Views: 3,850 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Ditto. Ditto.

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 27, 2025, 04:31pm

Replies: 8 Questioning Catcher Obstruction. \\ Views: 3,850 Posted By Tru_in_Blu 8.4.A ... 8.4.A A. (Fast/Modified Pitch) When the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand on the delivery. I don't think there is a category for "modified slow pitch". There's Fast, Modified, Slow (w/ or w/o...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 19, 2025, 12:39pm

Replies: 2 Seeking wording for a USASB scenario Views: 3,637 Posted By Tru_in_Blu I like it! Maybe takes a bit of interpolation,... I like it! Maybe takes a bit of interpolation, but I'm OK with it. Thanx, C_B.

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 11, 2025, 12:17pm

Replies: 2 Seeking wording for a USASB scenario Views: 3,637 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Seeking wording for a USASB scenario I've been looking for actual wording for USASB that "protects" a player attempting to catch a popup on the infield. Three players converged on a popup in the triangle among F1, F4, and F6. A...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 02, 2025, 10:51am

Replies: 3 Tenn vs. UCLA miss Views: 4,943 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Didn't see the game. #3, this one? ... Didn't see the game. #3, this one? E. When any offensive team member, other than another runner, physically assists a runner while the ball is live. Effect: 1 The ball remains live. 2 The...

Forum: Softball Thu Apr 17, 2025, 06:22pm

Replies: 4 Thrown bat Views: 3,869 Posted By Tru_in_Blu What sanction? Since a warning was... What sanction? Since a warning was mentioned, I'll guess NFHS.

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 11, 2025, 09:33am

Replies: 2 batter box Views: 3,891 Posted By Tru_in_Blu 7 - BATTING OUT OF THE BATTER’S BOX To call a... 7 - BATTING OUT OF THE BATTER’S BOX To call a batter out for batting out of the batter’s box, one foot or both feet must be on the ground completely outside the lines of the batter’s box when...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 04, 2025, 09:29am

Replies: 1 missed home plate Views: 3,817 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Similar to your post about runner missing 1B. ... Similar to your post about runner missing 1B. Proper mechanic for the umpire is to delay a beat then signal safe. A runner passing a base is assumed to have touched the base until properly...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 04, 2025, 09:27am

Replies: 2 hs jewelry Views: 3,667 Posted By Tru_in_Blu The no jewelry rule was removed. It is now based... The no jewelry rule was removed. It is now based on umpire's judgment. This year, with the permitting of electronic communication devices, things like smart watches or earpieces would be allowed. ...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 04, 2025, 09:21am

Replies: 2 missed base Views: 3,716 Posted By Tru_in_Blu This would be a live ball appeal in either case.... This would be a live ball appeal in either case. If the runner returned to the base before the appeal, you couldn't have a dead ball appeal. A verbal appeal to the umpire is sufficient. Stepping...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 27, 2025, 06:25am

Replies: 8 Infield fly rule Views: 4,034 Posted By Tru_in_Blu I probably would not have called IF in either... I probably would not have called IF in either case. Not sure it happened in the second scenario, but I've used the method that if I see the player's jersey number while she's tracking the ball it...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 27, 2025, 06:21am

Replies: 4 watch question Views: 4,001 Posted By Tru_in_Blu I've taken my NFHS softball exam and the question... I've taken my NFHS softball exam and the question from the OP isn't on my test. That said, I would agree with your opinion.

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 18, 2025, 10:05am

Replies: 7 DP/FLEX - NFHS wording Views: 4,083 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Hey Cecil, I was able to copy/paste to a... Hey Cecil, I was able to copy/paste to a Word document without issue. I tried sending it to you via email but got an error message. Perhaps PM me with your new email address and I'll send...

Forum: Softball Fri Nov 22, 2024, 10:08am

Replies: 7 Video review of game action Views: 3,987 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Even this reference is fraught with compromise. ... Even this reference is fraught with compromise. When in the coach’s box a base coach may have a score book (electronic or ...

Forum: Softball Wed Nov 20, 2024, 03:11pm

Replies: 4 wrong rules online Views: 4,138 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Maybe it was part of a tournament rules package.... Maybe it was part of a tournament rules package. Locals can amend whatever they like for their tournaments. There's EPs, DPs, EHs, sometimes DHs. Then there's SPAM. It's probably the...

Forum: Softball Tue Nov 19, 2024, 01:12pm

Replies: 7 Video review of game action Views: 3,987 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Technology is evolving and changes are inevitable... Technology is evolving and changes are inevitable for rules in various sanctions. NFHS will be allowing electronic communications this coming season. USASB has not yet embraced this change. HS...

Forum: Softball Tue Nov 19, 2024, 08:31am

Replies: 7 Video review of game action Views: 3,987 Posted By Tru_in_Blu 11 - COMMUNICATION / ELECTRONIC DEVICES ... 11 - COMMUNICATION / ELECTRONIC DEVICES Communication / electronic devices, including audio / video equipment, are not allowed ...

Forum: Softball Mon Nov 18, 2024, 09:03am

Replies: 7 Video review of game action Views: 3,987 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Video review of game action I thought there was a rule that prohibited umpires from reviewing video during the course of a game. Coaches or parents may push for umpires to look at a video of a play in order to seek a reversal...

Forum: Softball Fri Oct 04, 2024, 03:18pm

Replies: 7 wrong batter Views: 4,221 Posted By Tru_in_Blu I've been saving them since 2008. Of course, now... I've been saving them since 2008. Of course, now some are moot due to updated rules.

Forum: Softball Thu Oct 03, 2024, 02:34pm

Replies: 7 wrong batter Views: 4,221 Posted By Tru_in_Blu May 2012, ASA Plays and Clarifications. ... May 2012, ASA Plays and Clarifications. While not exactly what's in the OP, it's very similar. This would be a tough sell for a single umpire. PLAY: With 2 outs, R1 on 3B and a count of three...

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 08, 2024, 03:41pm

Replies: 1 Force out? Views: 3,953 Posted By Tru_in_Blu Zero.. Zero..

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