Forum: Baseball
Mon Apr 14, 2014, 09:46am
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,434
Umpire Obstruction
I have unfortunately seen this in games I was not officiating and have been asked about it. I have done some research and I haven't found the answer in a rules book yet.
What is the ruling when a...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Mar 21, 2013, 06:16pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,190
On rubber, fingers to mouth, Fed vs OBR
This was sent to me in regards to "fingers to the mouth" Fed vs OBR. Is this correct?? While on the rubber in Fed it is a balk if the pitcher licks his fingers.....in OBR it is only a "ball" on...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat May 12, 2012, 01:08am
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,019
And the cather turns and says, "Hey Blue.....
Only in my 3rd year as an umpire, but I about died laughing (inside) when I heard it. Can you top this one?:)
Situation; 2nd game of high school DH, it was a long day of poor weather and...
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 04, 2012, 11:38pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,944
Fed 2.38.2 & 2.62
Fed 2.38.2 & 2.62, has been interpreted differently by those involved.
I say BR is out, I just haven't been able to find it in the case book with enough specific language to convince some of my...
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 04, 2012, 09:58pm
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,944
F3 touches base with glove
I'm coming here for a ruling because the umpires in my organization can't come to a consensus on this situation.:eek:
Ball hit to F3 she bobbles the ball, gets control of the ball in her non-glove...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jul 30, 2010, 03:02pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,020
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Jul 30, 2010, 01:26pm
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,020
F8 carries ball over fence
Situation; Palomino game (OBR). B4 hits ball to the left of F8. Ball bounces, F8 gloves the ball on 1st bounce, proceeds to run into the fence and flips over the fence with ball in glove. B4 was at...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Jul 27, 2010, 08:51pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jul 25, 2010, 01:18pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,665
Balk Video to learn
I'm a rookie umpire who wants to improve his knowledge on balks. I want to purchase a video to study. I do most games under Fed rules and some by OBR. What video would you recommend I purchase?
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Jul 22, 2010, 12:35pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 6,246
There is NEVER a reason to assault ANYBODY. ...
There is NEVER a reason to assault ANYBODY. Early in my life a co-worker who served time after killing a man in a fight over something meaningless, told me, "Never get into a fight unless you are...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jul 12, 2010, 10:55pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,674
All,
As a rookie ump I come here for...
All,
As a rookie ump I come here for info.....yeah, some of you have sliced me up pretty good...but what the hell, I'm an umpire I get that on a daily basis.:cool:
Main thing is that I improve my...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jul 12, 2010, 01:58pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,674
Thanks guys......I too now agree I should've...
Thanks guys......I too now agree I should've ejected the "blocker". I'll know better next, no matter what....it was MC and he NEEDED to be ejected. I was very lucky nothing more happened. I...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Jul 12, 2010, 08:57am
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,674
All,
This 3rd baseman was on a lower level...
All,
This 3rd baseman was on a lower level "Rec" team. If this had been a travel team or even an older team I would've ejected him and the coach IMMEDIATELY! HTBT, nobody cheered this kid for...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jul 11, 2010, 10:15pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,674
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Jul 11, 2010, 09:50pm
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Replies: 35
Views: 5,674
coach told him to "block" the base
All, I had to share this with you....
Today I was an umpire for a 11-yr old "Rec" all-star tourney. In a close play at 3rd base team "A"s 3rd baseman put down his leg to block the sliding runner...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 17, 2010, 01:36pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,353
Pitcher - sunglasses & glove
1. Can a pitcher wear sunglasses? I've consulted many experienced umps in my area, I've received different answers? I know they can't be reflective, we all agree on that.
2. Can a pitcher use a...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 07, 2010, 11:06pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,739
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 07, 2010, 08:28pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,739
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 07, 2010, 06:57pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,739
Wilson Hard Shell Base Ump Cap (#A3121)
In a recent Referee magazine I read about the hard shell base cap for umpires now being offered by Ump-Attire. They claim it keeps your head cooler in the summer and I am very safety minded so I...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Apr 21, 2010, 01:45pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,370
Reebock Vector O bat..Legal in Fed?
There is a team that has a Reebock Vector O bat (this bat has holes in the shaft) in our league (Fed Rules). Some umpires let him use it, others don't. Is it a legal bat?
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Mar 03, 2010, 08:08pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,940
New Ump - Wilson Gold FX Shock Helmet??
I'm a new ump and will be doing lower level HS in the spring and travel baseball this summer. I can pick up a Wilson Gold FX Shock Helmet for about $70. Is this a good helmet to start with?
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Forum: Basketball
Mon Jan 18, 2010, 12:11pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,441
newbie with rules questions
I was watching a game recently and being a "new" ref several friends were asking questions about some of the calls and I am just checking my answers.
1. Are all technical fouls 2-shots? (yes) Is...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Sep 29, 2009, 11:42am
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,290
Great Response
Thanks guys....now that I think of it, "That's enough" is by far the best response. I have heard it used and it is VERY effective. I will try to make sure that's the one I use when needed.:)
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Sep 28, 2009, 11:10am
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,290
Ejection Question.....your opinion...
It hasn't happen to any of my players (when I was a coach) thankfully......however I have seen this happen several times in ALL sports....basketball, baseball, soccer, etc. We are usually talking...
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 11:18pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,494
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