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Forum: Softball Wed Sep 03, 2008, 07:24am

Replies: 52 Lightning guidelines Views: 7,168 Posted By hotmatt In Ohio in every outdoor sport's pre-season... In Ohio in every outdoor sport's pre-season manual we get 2 pages of "advice" on handling inclement weather. But at every State Rules meeting we are told, if you hear thunder or see lightning, get...

Forum: Softball Tue May 06, 2008, 08:37am

Replies: 3 I passed my test! Views: 1,140 Posted By hotmatt It allows you to work in the post season. The... It allows you to work in the post season. The OHSAA "recommends" at least one class 1 umpire for a varsity contest. In other sports, football and basketball for sure, you have to hold a class 1 to do...

Forum: Football Fri Sep 14, 2007, 05:20am

Replies: 22 Help from anyone especialy Ohio Views: 2,703 Posted By hotmatt In our association in North East Ohio, we do not... In our association in North East Ohio, we do not take tapes. Our policy is to have the principals or their rep. from each school handle it. What if the crew from the suspended game cannot return to...

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 29, 2007, 07:27am

Replies: 43 Men's State D Tournament Views: 4,023 Posted By hotmatt Or what we in Ohio call a "cool water... Or what we in Ohio call a "cool water sandwich":)

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 27, 2007, 07:35am

Replies: 8 2007 PONY Nationals in Ohio(10u, 12, 18u) Views: 2,477 Posted By hotmatt I worked all day Tuesday with Steve. He was on... I worked all day Tuesday with Steve. He was on the plate for three with me. We had absolutely nothing in the games we did. He did have an issue in a game where he worked the bases with an ejection,...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 17, 2007, 05:27am

Replies: 8 2007 PONY Nationals in Ohio(10u, 12, 18u) Views: 2,477 Posted By hotmatt If we get time, I'll show you the sights(or... If we get time, I'll show you the sights(or what's left of them) in the Steel Valley.

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 16, 2007, 10:16am

Replies: 14 Ok...3/4/3....or 2/3/2?? Views: 1,540 Posted By hotmatt Relace Hot Moms for Hot Dogs and Honig's would... Relace Hot Moms for Hot Dogs and Honig's would have a best seller!:D

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 16, 2007, 10:04am

Replies: 20 Redesignate the DP? Views: 2,499 Posted By hotmatt None that I'm aware of. None that I'm aware of.

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 13, 2007, 05:39am

Replies: 8 2007 PONY Nationals in Ohio(10u, 12, 18u) Views: 2,477 Posted By hotmatt 2007 PONY Nationals in Ohio(10u, 12, 18u) Who's coming? This is the final year of a 3 year contract to host the event. The past two events have been successes. This is the first year that the tournament is spread of two weeks. The event...

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 08, 2007, 01:37pm

Replies: 19 NSA vs. ASA Views: 3,335 Posted By hotmatt You said it, not me:D! You said it, not me:D!

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 08, 2007, 11:56am

Replies: 19 NSA vs. ASA Views: 3,335 Posted By hotmatt I did an 18u NSA National Qualifier a few... I did an 18u NSA National Qualifier a few weekends ago, 14 games from Friday evening thru Sunday semi-finals. My back still is sore, the fact I turned 40 last week does help either.

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 08, 2007, 09:21am

Replies: 19 NSA vs. ASA Views: 3,335 Posted By hotmatt Still the case... Rule 9-1w...The ball is... Still the case... Rule 9-1w...The ball is dead when a foul ball is caught and the batter has 2 strikes. I've never really looked into of the NSA slo-pitch rules. All of the SP around here is...

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 08, 2007, 07:09am

Replies: 19 NSA vs. ASA Views: 3,335 Posted By hotmatt Yes, in NSA carrying the bat to first is an out.... Yes, in NSA carrying the bat to first is an out. I omitted it because I've never seen it. Maybe it happens in adult leagues, but in youth ball, it's not a common call. NSA does not address the...

Forum: Softball Sat Jul 07, 2007, 10:59am

Replies: 19 NSA vs. ASA Views: 3,335 Posted By hotmatt In NSA we wear white shirts and black hats. NSA... In NSA we wear white shirts and black hats. NSA on deck batters can use either circle. No jewelery in youth NSA. No casts No wheelchairs Dead ball for removing helmet and out Only catcher and...

Forum: Softball Sat Jun 30, 2007, 07:49am

Replies: 4 Unsportsmanlike Conduct Views: 2,805 Posted By hotmatt Unsportsmanlike Conduct is a football term that's... Unsportsmanlike Conduct is a football term that's used and accepted in every other sport. NFHS stresses sportsmanship in each sport and puts a section covering it in each book. See Rule 3-6, &...

Forum: Softball Tue May 08, 2007, 04:37am

Replies: 29 What to cover in pre-game conference with coaches? Views: 4,317 Posted By hotmatt We follow the football mechanic, Call it now, I... We follow the football mechanic, Call it now, I repeat and partner repeats call. In NSA or PONY, clock starts on "Any questions? Good Luck ladies!"

Forum: Softball Sun May 06, 2007, 07:15am

Replies: 9 Whose Call? Views: 1,629 Posted By hotmatt Read what I wrote. I said let the PU call the out... Read what I wrote. I said let the PU call the out or foul. My response was in general , not thread specific. My point was, the ball will be dead anyway, what's the difference who kills it.

Forum: Softball Sat May 05, 2007, 07:24am

Replies: 9 Whose Call? Views: 1,629 Posted By hotmatt Would the BU be correct in simply calling "Dead... Would the BU be correct in simply calling "Dead Ball", not out or foul? The play will be dead anyway, then let the PU either call the out of foul. I don't like to call Foul from the bases if I see a...

Forum: Softball Thu Apr 19, 2007, 05:04am

Replies: 16 HS game situation last night Views: 2,285 Posted By hotmatt Agree with everyone that asking one's partner... Agree with everyone that asking one's partner would have been the way to go. I have a habit, whether right or wrong, of vocalizing to my partner "The ball's out!" on a tag play if I see it loose. It...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 08, 2007, 05:04pm

Replies: 48 When I'm Wrong, I'm wrong: Interference is better without intent Views: 5,175 Posted By hotmatt I have a similar one. A few years ago I was... I have a similar one. A few years ago I was working a fall league, 16u. One team was a traditionally strong program all from the same school. After two innings of being hit by nearly every pitch that...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 15, 2007, 03:47pm

Replies: 15 Slap hitter changing from Left to right side Views: 2,594 Posted By hotmatt Actually, it's 7-4-3. Actually, it's 7-4-3.

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 04, 2007, 12:07pm

Replies: 15 Obstruction Rule application Views: 2,574 Posted By hotmatt WMB, I'm glad you brought this over here... WMB, I'm glad you brought this over here from the other board. At first, I was in the "out" crowd. Now, I'm fairly confident in awarding the BR 1st in the fly ball catch situation. It's too bad...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 11, 2006, 07:49am

Replies: 37 OK, I got the video uploaded Views: 3,537 Posted By hotmatt Might be a case of listening too closely to the... Might be a case of listening too closely to the defensive coach telling the catcher to pitch out and look at the runner at first. I'm guilty of that. You see a team enough times in the summer and you...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 11, 2006, 07:05am

Replies: 8 NSA - Catcher Obstruction Views: 1,635 Posted By hotmatt He's correct. Rule 8.2f 1-3... When the... He's correct. Rule 8.2f 1-3... When the catcher or any other fielder obstructs or hinders the batter from striking at or hitting a pitched ball 1.The Umpire shall signal "delayed Dead Ball"...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 09, 2006, 07:35pm

Replies: 37 OK, I got the video uploaded Views: 3,537 Posted By hotmatt Looks like an IP that should have been called.... Looks like an IP that should have been called. But, is her whole foot outside of the plate? Hard to be 100% sure. I've called that more than any other IP infraction.

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