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Forum: Softball Sun Aug 14, 2022, 10:45pm

Replies: 12 baserunning question Views: 672 Posted By AtlUmpSteve In all instances (well, except the current NCAA... In all instances (well, except the current NCAA out-of-the-box rule) of a line defining a space, be it fair/foul, live/dead, batter's box, catcher's box, pitching lane, running lane, the softball...

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 14, 2022, 10:36pm

Replies: 4 Run score? Views: 553 Posted By AtlUmpSteve When tagged, the runner had passed the base, so... When tagged, the runner had passed the base, so no force. HOWEVER, if there was an appeal for the missed base as a 4th out appeal before the infielders leave the infield, that WOULD be a force out....

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 28, 2022, 03:04pm

Replies: 2 rule differences Views: 631 Posted By AtlUmpSteve If there is, this is the one person that would... If there is, this is the one person that would definitely know ----->> Don Briscoe [email protected]

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 28, 2022, 02:42pm

Replies: 10 NFHS Softball Substitution Rule. Views: 2,174 Posted By AtlUmpSteve Under NCAA rules, that is the case. Note, I... Under NCAA rules, that is the case. Note, I stated "it CAN be"; my presumption the offended team proceeds as required. In my opinion, that appeal cannot happen in NFHS; reference 3-3-3. If a sub...

Forum: Softball Sun Jun 26, 2022, 02:08pm

Replies: 3 Hit batter Views: 567 Posted By AtlUmpSteve No problem, but won't like the options. 1)... No problem, but won't like the options. 1) If hit batter doesn't take first base, that's abandonment by a runner. Runner is out. 2) If hit batter (whose at-bat is now complete) continues to bat,...

Forum: Softball Sun Jun 26, 2022, 02:03pm

Replies: 10 NFHS Softball Substitution Rule. Views: 2,174 Posted By AtlUmpSteve Equally obvious, I would think is the fact that... Equally obvious, I would think is the fact that NFHS cannot legally start the game with 8 players. Nor can NCAA. You've played an inning, so it isn't a forfeit; it can now only be a clerical...

Forum: Softball Sat May 28, 2022, 11:14pm

Replies: 8 AZ/Miss St obstruction call Views: 760 Posted By AtlUmpSteve https://www.facebook.com/justan.spurling/videos/54... https://www.facebook.com/justan.spurling/videos/540759830770626

Forum: Softball Tue May 03, 2022, 05:42pm

Replies: 6 look back rule Views: 620 Posted By AtlUmpSteve Sure, because everyone prefers the baseball way... Sure, because everyone prefers the baseball way of continually granting time during live ball play because the defense cannot make a play that stops the offense from playing "dare" endlessly. After...

Forum: Softball Tue May 03, 2022, 04:09pm

Replies: 6 look back rule Views: 620 Posted By AtlUmpSteve You are correct, sir. Every rules set makes... You are correct, sir. Every rules set makes clear that each and every runner has separate responsibility to comply with the LBR. BR legally advancing past first does NOT relieve R1 from the...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 18, 2021, 12:19pm

Replies: 9 Pitchers Plate Views: 1,385 Posted By AtlUmpSteve No; they need to add the pitcher's plate. In no... No; they need to add the pitcher's plate. In no case is paint a similar material to a rubber pitchers plate.

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 18, 2021, 12:18pm

Replies: 1 NFHS test question Views: 913 Posted By AtlUmpSteve For the test, don't overthink it. "C" is the... For the test, don't overthink it. "C" is the intended answer.

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 18, 2021, 12:16pm

Replies: 3 Look Back Rule Views: 1,031 Posted By AtlUmpSteve It shouldn't be tough, just anticipate the... It shouldn't be tough, just anticipate the possibility every time. BU has the batter-runner, PU is to focus on the runner on third.

Forum: Softball Wed Oct 07, 2020, 04:01pm

Replies: 16 Retired runner INT? Views: 2,643 Posted By AtlUmpSteve Let's go back to the OP. NFHS... Let's go back to the OP. NFHS interpretations have historically followed ASA (now USA) any time there wasn't a clear rule or case play distinction. In this case, that has meant: Runners are...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 14, 2020, 03:17pm

Replies: 5 Covid Protocol Views: 1,012 Posted By AtlUmpSteve Some of you may remember that the OP, tcannizzo,... Some of you may remember that the OP, tcannizzo, works for me locally at rec, travel, high school and tournaments. He asked me (as his supervisor/boss at that moment) the same question at the same...

Forum: Softball Sat Jun 06, 2020, 02:42pm

Replies: 11 And now for something completely different: Does the Run score? Views: 1,141 Posted By AtlUmpSteve I find the RS a bit wordy, and it may imply a... I find the RS a bit wordy, and it may imply a contradiction, but it isn't. With runners on 1st and 2nd, if a ground ball assist goes to 2nd as the initial play, isn't the force off for R2 headed to...

Forum: Softball Fri Jun 05, 2020, 01:44pm

Replies: 11 And now for something completely different: Does the Run score? Views: 1,141 Posted By AtlUmpSteve I am being blocked from replying, but you are... I am being blocked from replying, but you are getting bad advice. Will try private message response. Short answer, force play is ALSO removed when any trail runner is put out, not just BR before...

Forum: Softball Thu May 21, 2020, 06:00pm

Replies: 11 And now for something completely different: Does the Run score? Views: 1,141 Posted By AtlUmpSteve NCAA, no run scores, still treated as a force... NCAA, no run scores, still treated as a force play. 12.10.1 EFFECT All rules sets, EXCEPT USA, rule on an appeal based on the time of the violation (was it a force out when the base was...

Forum: Softball Wed May 06, 2020, 03:05pm

Replies: 23 Counting The Run Views: 2,569 Posted By AtlUmpSteve FWIW, I think your scenario has some apparent... FWIW, I think your scenario has some apparent contradictions that make it difficult to respond definitively. 1) You state there IS interference; more than a few responding question how that even...

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 24, 2020, 08:22pm

Replies: 69 The Pandemic - your area Views: 8,425 Posted By AtlUmpSteve "My Area" may be just a bit larger than many of... "My Area" may be just a bit larger than many of you, and the game losses you mention. I have canceled 525 NCAA Div 1 games in 3 different conferences, 450 NAIA/JUCO games, and (just so far) 510...

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 18, 2020, 02:33pm

Replies: 20 kicked ball to DBT Views: 1,433 Posted By AtlUmpSteve So why do you think any other rules sets are... So why do you think any other rules sets are different? The cited one base award rule, and specifically the highlighted rule, also only reflect a ball that has been controlled/possessed, and...

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 28, 2020, 05:38pm

Replies: 11 Batted ball contacts batter/runner - "Out" of the box Views: 1,129 Posted By AtlUmpSteve To me, in all but NCAA, it is absolutely clear... To me, in all but NCAA, it is absolutely clear that the correct ruling in your case play is an out; it is a fair batted ball, and the batter-runner initiated the contact. In NCAA, I think 11.21.7...

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 15, 2020, 10:37pm

Replies: 2 Getting ready to move to New Mexico Views: 753 Posted By AtlUmpSteve I'm going to PM the contact information for an... I'm going to PM the contact information for an umpire near Capitan (lives in Ruidoso; I just mapquested, they look close) that should be able to give you umpire contacts in that area. When you are...

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 15, 2020, 10:24pm

Replies: 11 Batted ball contacts batter/runner - "Out" of the box Views: 1,129 Posted By AtlUmpSteve Now, remember your OP asked about all rules sets,... Now, remember your OP asked about all rules sets, not just NCAA. And in the post immediately above (so far), I point out a very different ruling in USA and NFHS than your cited 11.21.7. NCAA...

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 15, 2020, 10:06pm

Replies: 11 Batted ball contacts batter/runner - "Out" of the box Views: 1,129 Posted By AtlUmpSteve No, not at all, according to USA Softball or... No, not at all, according to USA Softball or NFHS. A batted ball that hits the batter while in the box is a foul ball. Emphasis on batted ball hits batter. USA references "Foul Ball (F)" and...

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 12, 2020, 06:26pm

Replies: 11 Batted ball contacts batter/runner - "Out" of the box Views: 1,129 Posted By AtlUmpSteve Wouldn't it be fair to consider that, once the... Wouldn't it be fair to consider that, once the batter has advanced, even partially, out of the batter's box, that "contacts a fair batted ball" is the more appropriate rule to cite than "batted ball...

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