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Forum: Softball Mon Jul 27, 2015, 10:47pm

Replies: 8 Mounting GoPro type camera to mask Views: 3,107 Posted By txtrooper You may be able to use the chest mount harness to... You may be able to use the chest mount harness to get done what you are looking to do.

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 05, 2015, 10:56pm

Replies: 9 Plate Shoes Views: 1,897 Posted By txtrooper Thank you Thank you all for the responses, I believe I am going to try the 3N2. I was talking with some other umpires and it appears they are liking that shoe over the New Balance. We have not floated away,...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 02, 2015, 08:30pm

Replies: 9 Plate Shoes Views: 1,897 Posted By txtrooper Plate Shoes I am retiring my old Reebok plate shoes and can’t find any new black Reeboks in my size. I have tried the New Balance in the past and they were not as comfortable as the Reeboks. Are the new model...

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 20, 2014, 11:29am

Replies: 19 do-over? DO-OVER? Views: 2,590 Posted By txtrooper Collision The 2014 Umpire Manuel still has a difficult situations section that talks about collisions on page 253. Collision: contact between defensive and offensive players does not mean that OBS or INT...

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 20, 2014, 10:49am

Replies: 8 Would you call this? Views: 1,272 Posted By txtrooper Ip I may call it early and nip it in the bud; it's one of those situations you need to see to call.

Forum: Softball Sun Oct 27, 2013, 10:15pm

Replies: 30 OBS call Views: 2,488 Posted By txtrooper Agreed! Agreed!

Forum: Softball Tue Oct 01, 2013, 10:33pm

Replies: 30 Show intent on going to 2nd Views: 3,873 Posted By txtrooper An obstructed runner can be called out for a... An obstructed runner can be called out for a laundry list of violations between the Base(s) they were obstructed, missing a base (appeal) is one of them.

Forum: Softball Tue Oct 01, 2013, 10:25pm

Replies: 19 Blocked out on fair/foul call Views: 1,888 Posted By txtrooper As umpires, we just have to use the information... As umpires, we just have to use the information that we have to make the call, there is no hard fast rule to go either way. Take what you see and look for any additional indicators, such as the...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 30, 2013, 09:17pm

Replies: 5 Possible interference on batter-runner for standing still? Views: 941 Posted By txtrooper A defensive player must be given the opportunity... A defensive player must be given the opportunity to field a batted ball anywhere on the playing field; therefore I would consider interference. You can refer to the rule definition; which is: the act...

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 29, 2013, 09:52pm

Replies: 19 Interference? Views: 1,845 Posted By txtrooper According to ASA Rule 8, Section 2.F.3: When the... According to ASA Rule 8, Section 2.F.3: When the batter-runner interferes with a thrown ball while out of the batters box the batter runner is out. The original post stated that only one foot was in...

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 29, 2013, 12:45pm

Replies: 13 UIC's Views: 2,297 Posted By txtrooper After a email to the league and talk with the... After a email to the league and talk with the board, they re-voted and repealed the 8U bunt rule.

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 29, 2013, 12:40pm

Replies: 19 Interference? Views: 1,845 Posted By txtrooper Hey Mike, does one foot in mean the other was out... Hey Mike, does one foot in mean the other was out of the batters box? What did you rule? Would you have considered 8.2.F.3?

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 29, 2013, 12:16pm

Replies: 11 Preferred plate adjustment when blocked in the slot? Views: 1,138 Posted By txtrooper In my experience, most clinics ASA/NFHS/NCAA are... In my experience, most clinics ASA/NFHS/NCAA are teaching umpires to set a little higher when they are blocked out in the slot. I will set up a little more behind the catcher and high enough to see...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 16, 2013, 08:56pm

Replies: 9 what happened to this forum Views: 1,655 Posted By txtrooper Thanks Brad! We appreciate it!

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 15, 2013, 11:12pm

Replies: 13 UIC's Views: 2,297 Posted By txtrooper Uic I have been doing it for a little over three years and can tell you that its a thankless job! Recruiting, scheduling and training umpires is a tall order; although dealing with the league seems to be...

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 15, 2013, 10:53pm

Replies: 15 Lineup Card SNAFU Views: 2,452 Posted By txtrooper Agreed! Agreed!

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 15, 2013, 10:38pm

Replies: 9 what happened to this forum Views: 1,655 Posted By txtrooper I had problems with the site as well. I had trouble getting to the softball page from the main link.

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 26, 2013, 08:50pm

Replies: 35 ASA UIC Clinic Views: 3,350 Posted By txtrooper UIC Clinic This was my first ASA UIC Clinic and I had a great time; it was nice to see some old friends and to make some new ones. I hope you all have a great season.

Forum: Softball Thu May 10, 2012, 08:44pm

Replies: 22 Decent question from softball dot com. Views: 2,466 Posted By txtrooper Agreed!:) Agreed!:)

Forum: Softball Thu May 10, 2012, 08:38pm

Replies: 25 Out for leaving base during timeout? Views: 5,465 Posted By txtrooper I suppose anything is possible! I suppose anything is possible!

Forum: Softball Tue May 08, 2012, 08:09pm

Replies: 25 Out for leaving base during timeout? Views: 5,465 Posted By txtrooper Yes she is the assistant coach, Lindsay Gardner... Yes she is the assistant coach, Lindsay Gardner is the head coach. I find it hard to believe this is what was called and accepted.

Forum: Softball Tue May 08, 2012, 07:49pm

Replies: 8 When is courtesy runner legally in game? Views: 1,778 Posted By txtrooper In ASA the sub/CR is officially in the game when... In ASA the sub/CR is officially in the game when reported to the PU. A CR may not run for a CR (illegal runner). PU should not have allowed the CR to run for a CR (Rule 8, Section 10) and talked to...

Forum: Softball Tue May 08, 2012, 07:21pm

Replies: 19 Incorrect infield fly rule called Views: 4,471 Posted By txtrooper Your question contradicts itself somewhat by... Your question contradicts itself somewhat by stating that there are runners on 1st and 3rd; it then states that the batter hit an infield fly, which is a little confusing as it is read. Were there...

Forum: Softball Mon May 07, 2012, 11:21pm

Replies: 19 When is F2 out of catcher's box Views: 2,620 Posted By txtrooper Originally Posted by SRW Read ASA R/S #8. ... Originally Posted by SRW Read ASA R/S #8. And it would help you to sit back for a few months and just read this forum instead of posting nonsense on it. +1

Forum: Softball Mon May 07, 2012, 11:15pm

Replies: 4 Sad news Views: 1,238 Posted By txtrooper I was scheduled to call a game with him two weeks... I was scheduled to call a game with him two weeks ago in the Woodlands. I had talked with Ricky on the phone for a good while about the game ahead of us; he seemed like a great guy. I did not make it...

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