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Forum: Softball Sun Apr 20, 2008, 12:49pm

Replies: 7 When you think you've heard it all:-)) Views: 1,385 Posted By msrock1954 When you think you've heard it all:-)) Had a very competitive JV game yesterday, with lot's of different scenario's occuring and I think my partner and I got them all called correctly. Then in the 5th inning the coach from one of the...

Forum: Softball Sat May 19, 2007, 03:54pm

Replies: 40 What's your call? Views: 2,750 Posted By msrock1954 Looks like proper positioning of F2 to me, NO... Looks like proper positioning of F2 to me, NO OBS!!!! By the way these kind of pic's are very helpful in discussing obstruction or interference, wish we had more of them!!!

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 25, 2007, 05:55am

Replies: 5 NHFS re-entry Views: 1,021 Posted By msrock1954 Speaking NFHS, all starter's and substitutes are... Speaking NFHS, all starter's and substitutes are entitled for "1" re-entry but must re-enter in same position in the batting order.

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 22, 2007, 07:31am

Replies: 8 Interference????? Views: 1,190 Posted By msrock1954 Thanks for your reply's, as I actually thought... Thanks for your reply's, as I actually thought about possible obstruction while the coach was ranting and raving for an interference call. We officials have such a short amount of time to...

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 21, 2007, 08:44pm

Replies: 8 Interference????? Views: 1,190 Posted By msrock1954 Sorry for the typo. What if the ball get's to F4... Sorry for the typo. What if the ball get's to F4 a second or two before R1 pulls up and bumps F4 who then drops the ball????

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 21, 2007, 08:41pm

Replies: 8 Interference????? Views: 1,190 Posted By msrock1954 Playing the devil's advocate here, but what if... Playing the devil's advocate here, but what if the ball got to F3 a second of two before R

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 21, 2007, 10:17am

Replies: 8 Interference????? Views: 1,190 Posted By msrock1954 Interference????? Did a high school J.V. game last night, with one team being exceptionally better than the other, not that that makes any difference. Had a play at 2nd base, on a steal attempt, that I realize was a...

Forum: Softball Tue May 16, 2006, 01:46pm

Replies: 5 Becoming an Umpire Views: 1,712 Posted By msrock1954 Don't know how they do it in Indiana, but here's... Don't know how they do it in Indiana, but here's how I did it here in Michigan. I contacted the M.H.S.A.A. (Michigan High School Athletic Association) and indicated my desire to officiate. They sent...

Forum: Softball Tue May 16, 2006, 01:22pm

Replies: 4 First Night out for our Rookies Views: 1,095 Posted By msrock1954 Wish we had some kind of mentoring system here in... Wish we had some kind of mentoring system here in Michigan, as too many young officials have bad experiences right off the bat and give it up!!!! A mentor is a great way for brining new blood into...

Forum: Softball Mon May 15, 2006, 03:45pm

Replies: 51 Asking for help? What's the deal here? Views: 3,998 Posted By msrock1954 I have had this exact situation occur several... I have had this exact situation occur several times this season, where I had an un-obstructed view of a close play made my call and had coach wanting me to go to my partner for help??? To which I...

Forum: Softball Sun May 07, 2006, 08:24am

Replies: 19 Predictation Comes True Views: 1,724 Posted By msrock1954 My thought's and prayers are with you!!!!! Hope... My thought's and prayers are with you!!!!! Hope everything goes well!!!!

Forum: Softball Sat May 06, 2006, 09:06am

Replies: 5 What's the call Views: 743 Posted By msrock1954 OK maybe I used the wrong terminology, as that... OK maybe I used the wrong terminology, as that would be considered catcher's OBSTRUCTION. Would the bat nicking the catcher's glove on a swinging strike be considered obstruction, or a no call? Just...

Forum: Softball Sat May 06, 2006, 08:08am

Replies: 5 What's the call Views: 743 Posted By msrock1954 What's the call Had a situation the other day in a HS/J.V. contest, NFHS rules. I was PU and the catcher was, in my opinion, occasionally reaching a tad bit too much for the ball. On this particular pitch the batter...

Forum: Softball Fri May 05, 2006, 09:17pm

Replies: 6 Hit by batter Views: 1,175 Posted By msrock1954 I too almost took a shot right to the face in... I too almost took a shot right to the face in just this exact scenario. From then on I make sure I keep one eye on what the batter is doing, as I'd like to keep my original teeth:D

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 30, 2006, 07:22am

Replies: 2 Look-Back Rule Views: 1,303 Posted By msrock1954 Thousand-one, thousand-two, she's OUT!!!!! Thousand-one, thousand-two, she's OUT!!!!!

Forum: Softball Thu Apr 27, 2006, 01:29pm

Replies: 12 Batted Ball striking runner Views: 1,371 Posted By msrock1954 So basically if R1 was somehow superfast and had... So basically if R1 was somehow superfast and had attained 3rd "BEFORE" the ball hit R2 she would be allowed to stay at 3rd? NFHA rules of course!

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 21, 2006, 05:57am

Replies: 26 Greetings Views: 1,640 Posted By msrock1954 Welcome Welcome aboard, as there are many knowledgeable people here who can help anyone trying to improve thier game!!!!!:)

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 15, 2006, 08:12am

Replies: 8 Just curious:-))) Views: 1,432 Posted By msrock1954 I think the umpire was probably blocked from... I think the umpire was probably blocked from seeing the bat hit the ball, as the BR took a few steps while dropping the bat and the bat definitely hit the ball as the ball was just sitting there...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 14, 2006, 02:48pm

Replies: 8 Just curious:-))) Views: 1,432 Posted By msrock1954 Just curious:-))) Was watching an NCAA contest between Purdue and Michigan last weekend, and saw a batter hit a chopper in the dirt. Ball was spinning just inside the 1rst base line about a foot or so from home plate....

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 12:58pm

Replies: 4 When to ask for help Views: 812 Posted By msrock1954 When to ask for help NFHS rules. I'm the BU in "C" slot, with R1 on 2nd. Batter hits a shot on the ground to F6 who checks the runner at 2nd and throws to 1rst. I manage to get inside and it was obvious to me the ball...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 12:46pm

Replies: 5 Rules Interpretation Views: 1,171 Posted By msrock1954 While we're at it, has the pitcher met the... While we're at it, has the pitcher met the bringing the hands together part of the rule in the following scenario: Right handed pitcher takes her position with hands separated with the ball in her...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 12:37pm

Replies: 5 Rules Interpretation Views: 1,171 Posted By msrock1954 I aplogize for not properly describing the... I aplogize for not properly describing the paly:-( Pitcher met all requirements and had begun her windup when the ball slipped out of her hands!!! Also this was a NFHS

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 11, 2006, 06:02am

Replies: 6 Pitcher's Protocol Views: 1,420 Posted By msrock1954 Pitcher's Protocol Speaking NFHS/ The rule states that the pitcher, after taking her position on the PP and taking a signal from catcher must then bring her "HANDS TOGETHER" for at least a second and not more than 10...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 10, 2006, 07:16pm

Replies: 5 Rules Interpretation Views: 1,171 Posted By msrock1954 Rules Interpretation Did my first game tonight and had the following situation. I was the BU , R1 on first with no out's. Pitcher begins windup and the ball slipped out of her hand and rolled to the the back of the...

Forum: Softball Thu Apr 06, 2006, 12:40pm

Replies: 17 3 foot lane Views: 2,015 Posted By msrock1954 After re-reading all the posts I've managed to... After re-reading all the posts I've managed to confuse myself, as all I was trying to clarify was whether the "batter-runners" entire body had to be "INSIDE" the 3' running lane to be protected from...

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