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Forum: Softball Wed Jul 10, 2013, 02:42pm

Replies: 11 Correct Mechanic on Unusual Play Views: 1,393 Posted By Far far away .. To everyone who spotted the setup mistake - there... To everyone who spotted the setup mistake - there was also a runner on 2B who (other than defining U1 and U3 starting positions) had no bearing on the play. I agree with the feedback that I should...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 09, 2013, 06:00pm

Replies: 11 Correct Mechanic on Unusual Play Views: 1,393 Posted By Far far away .. Correct Mechanic on Unusual Play 3 man system, I'm U1. R1 on 1st. Batter hits to F6, who fumbles and then drops the ball and then makes a desperate attempt to flip the ball to F4 and drags him a couple of steps off 2B. F4 now has...

Forum: Softball Thu Sep 27, 2012, 01:59pm

Replies: 28 Getting Help From Player Views: 3,269 Posted By Far far away .. Slow pitch co-ed, so yes time had long since been... Slow pitch co-ed, so yes time had long since been called. Speaking ASA, 8.7.U talks about a runner abandoning base and entering team area without qualifying if ball is live or not - so I think...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 24, 2012, 04:27pm

Replies: 28 Getting Help From Player Views: 3,269 Posted By Far far away .. Thanks. Indeed in this case I didn't reverse the... Thanks. Indeed in this case I didn't reverse the call, but wondered after if I should have - hence my adding to the thread when I saw it. I decided I was taking the firm route, explaining what I...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 24, 2012, 01:39pm

Replies: 28 Getting Help From Player Views: 3,269 Posted By Far far away .. Well I have seen the situation where a tag play... Well I have seen the situation where a tag play was called and the fielder admitted to not making contact. Runners tend to swear they were safe rather than admit it ;)

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 24, 2012, 12:49pm

Replies: 28 Getting Help From Player Views: 3,269 Posted By Far far away .. I had a different play to the OP - but similar in... I had a different play to the OP - but similar in terms of help being offered. Tag play at 3rd base, ball coming in from left field and I got straight lined with the runners body (sliding) in...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 31, 2011, 12:21pm

Replies: 8 Asa 8.5.i.2 Views: 2,068 Posted By Far far away .. I also do some games under ISF rule set and it... I also do some games under ISF rule set and it tallies with your reply, saying explicitly "Goes directly off the fielders glove or body and over the fence in fair territory ..." However I saw a...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 31, 2011, 12:08pm

Replies: 8 Asa 8.5.i.2 Views: 2,068 Posted By Far far away .. Asa 8.5.i.2 Seeking clarification: This clause says 2 base award for fair batted ball that "Deflects off the defensive player and goes out of play". Does that include a ball that's deflected over the fence...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 14, 2011, 05:36pm

Replies: 28 Worst umpire ever award, Have you got yours yet this year? Views: 3,985 Posted By Far far away .. Got my "worst call ever" award tonight. ... Got my "worst call ever" award tonight. Previous two champions of our top co-ed adult slow pitch division. Tight game all way to 7th, the visitors getting a run in each of two earlier innings,...

Forum: Softball Sat May 07, 2011, 02:15pm

Replies: 4 Working Solo Views: 1,149 Posted By Far far away .. Working Solo So I'm about to start into my second season umping this week (co-ed slow pitch, ASA rule set). Where I play we very rarely have enough blues to have more than one per game. Last year was an...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 12, 2011, 04:47pm

Replies: 49 Obstruction question Views: 5,659 Posted By Far far away .. 2010 ASA Rule Book (haven't got this years copy... 2010 ASA Rule Book (haven't got this years copy yet) Definition of obstruction in rule 1 is as already described above - no mention of thrown ball. Rule 8-5-B also says fielder must have ball...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 17, 2010, 09:11am

Replies: 26 Interference? Views: 3,388 Posted By Far far away .. Just to further my confusion on this, the... Just to further my confusion on this, the definition of OBS in rule 1 matches the description in the supplement (i.e. fielding a thrown ball is not mentioned) but differs from 8.5.B.4 ("or thrown...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 17, 2010, 04:27am

Replies: 26 Interference? Views: 3,388 Posted By Far far away .. I have OBS as the fielder is en route to field... I have OBS as the fielder is en route to field the ball, not in the act of fielding it. By the way, the OBS rule supplement is unhelpful in regard to the red text above, as it omits the thrown...

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 01, 2010, 11:03am

Replies: 7 Inf? Views: 1,229 Posted By Far far away .. Actually what happened was the fielder tagged the... Actually what happened was the fielder tagged the base and then took a step to the 3rd base side checking the runners on both third and then first bases. I suspect what happened was the runner...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 28, 2010, 12:26pm

Replies: 7 Inf? Views: 1,229 Posted By Far far away .. Thanks guys Sorry 'bout the shorthand. ... Thanks guys Sorry 'bout the shorthand. Yes, out was made clearly at 2nd and the retired runner then collided with fielder. One of those "oops sorry" collisions. There was no further play...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 28, 2010, 11:56am

Replies: 7 Inf? Views: 1,229 Posted By Far far away .. Inf? Hi Folks, New ump this year, covering Adult Co-Ed. Unfortunately all our games are worked solo, resulting in rare opportunities to discuss situations post game (as I don't like discussing plays...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 28, 2010, 11:33am

Replies: 25 Double first base question Views: 3,068 Posted By Far far away .. Key word for me is "If" - suggesting that there... Key word for me is "If" - suggesting that there is that other alternative, the dead ball appeal. I don't think anywhere it is stated the appeal must be made live. Adding another subtley(?) - if...

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