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Forum: Baseball Fri May 11, 2018, 01:29pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,326
Posted By rbmartin
So as long as the pitching change occurs after...

So as long as the pitching change occurs after the 1st or 2nd charged conference, its legal. After the 3rd of more charged conference, not permitted (rule 3 sec 4 art 1...After three charged...
Forum: Baseball Thu May 10, 2018, 01:31pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,326
Posted By rbmartin
NFHS - Pitching change

FED rules. Starting pitcher and shortstop switch places after a mound visit with 1 out in the 5th inning.
Under what conditions, if any, may he be allowed to switch back to pitcher with 2 outs in...
Forum: Baseball Sun Oct 08, 2017, 07:42pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,049
Posted By rbmartin
When I was pretty new at this, I lost track of...

When I was pretty new at this, I lost track of the count quite often. As JJ said, you lose credibility.
For me, most of my problem was due to being overly dependent on my ball/strike indicator....
Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 29, 2017, 11:08pm
Replies: 12
Views: 8,678
Posted By rbmartin
ART. 1 ... Ball becomes dead immediately when:...

ART. 1 ... Ball becomes dead immediately when: (f). a fair batted ball: (4). goes over or through or wedges in the field fence,...

translation: Ball is dead, NO violation.
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 19, 2017, 10:18am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,776
Posted By rbmartin
In Fed Baseball, the DDB signal was eliminated (I...

In Fed Baseball, the DDB signal was eliminated (I believe in 2012), but its (the DDB Rule) usage and application remains the same.
Signal remains in Fed Softball.
Forum: Football Thu Nov 10, 2016, 06:13am
Replies: 0
Views: 991
Posted By rbmartin
Good HS sportsmanship story

Act of sportsmanship moves HS football official: 'It was what sports are supposed to be about'...
Forum: Baseball Fri Oct 21, 2016, 10:52pm
Replies: 4
Views: 984
Posted By rbmartin
FED- pitch count rule implementation

My state (Indiana) announced they have adopted a pitch count rule for the upcoming season. (120 pitches per game or less depending on number of days rest).
My question is, what additional tasks, if...
Forum: Baseball Sat Oct 01, 2016, 10:35am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,972
Posted By rbmartin
Fed = Legal OBR = Balk

Fed = Legal
OBR = Balk
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 20, 2016, 05:10am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
Posted By rbmartin
pitching hand was stationary in OP.

pitching hand was stationary in OP.
Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 17, 2016, 09:43pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
Posted By rbmartin
If it was a feint toward the batter....which it...

If it was a feint toward the batter....which it was not.
Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 17, 2016, 01:42pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
Posted By rbmartin
Fed Balk ruling

I was a spectator (my son was playing) at a home varsity game yesterday. HP was a guy I had never worked with before but for the first 2 or 3 innings both he and his partner seemed to know their...
Forum: Basketball Sat Feb 13, 2016, 11:22pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,340
Posted By rbmartin
Crossed forearms above the head was the signal....

Crossed forearms above the head was the signal. Foul charged to a player away from the ball. I was watching the shooter so I really do not know what led to the call. No argument from team "A".
Forum: Basketball Sat Feb 13, 2016, 09:31pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,340
Posted By rbmartin
And the band played on.....

FED Baseball Official here asking a FED basketball question.
This happened in a game I was attended last night.
As 3rd quarter ended (with Home Team "A" hitting a 3 at the buzzer) an intentional...
Forum: Baseball Mon Sep 28, 2015, 11:30am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,612
Posted By rbmartin
+1 he either was or was not hindered. Whether...

+1
he either was or was not hindered. Whether it was by contact or by other means (ie just standing in the way and causing the baserunner to circumvent the fielder) is irrelevant. Mentioning the...
Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 20, 2015, 01:31pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,906
Posted By rbmartin
Not a hit ball.. Not a thrown ball... No...

Not a hit ball..
Not a thrown ball...
No other runners on base...
No problem. Just a dead ball.
Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 16, 2015, 09:03pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,155
Posted By rbmartin
OBR 6.01 (a) It is interference by a batter or a...

OBR 6.01 (a) It is interference by a batter or a runner when:
(8) In the judgment of the umpire, the base coach at third base, or first base, by touching or holding the runner, physically assists...
Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 16, 2015, 06:25pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,155
Posted By rbmartin
In a non-FED game is this a delayed dead ball or...

In a non-FED game is this a delayed dead ball or immediate?
Forum: Baseball Sat Aug 15, 2015, 12:46pm
Replies: 22
Views: 4,155
Posted By rbmartin
This was the correct and appropriate call.

This was the correct and appropriate call.
Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 29, 2015, 06:53am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,015
Posted By rbmartin
Really odd home run.

Must C: Abreu's curious home run | redsox.com (http://m.redsox.mlb.com/bos/video/topic/11493214/v306947483/must-c-curious-abreu-awarded-homer-after-betts-drop)
Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 28, 2015, 09:50am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By rbmartin
Is the "safe" signal given by HP (apparently...

Is the "safe" signal given by HP (apparently showing "no obstruction, I got nothing here") the recommended signal for this situation? I completely understand him giving it and it probably did...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 27, 2015, 06:59am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By rbmartin
Mariners vs BlueJays triple play

Mariners turned a triple play vs the Blue Jays | mariners.com (http://m.mariners.mlb.com/news/article/138858856/mariners-turned-a-triple-play-vs-the-blue-jays)

An odd triple play where it appears...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 29, 2015, 09:45am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,206
Posted By rbmartin
HBP scenario - FED

Hypothetical situation that almost happened to me a few weeks ago.
I'm at "C" position. Right handed batter. Pitch is above and behind batter. Batter tries to duck under pitch. I clearly see ball...
Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 21, 2015, 11:31am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,562
Posted By rbmartin
Max Scherzer - HBP

Tabata breaks up perfect game | MLB.com (http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/43487246/v182371383/pitwsh-tabata-hit-by-pitch-breaks-up-perfect-game)

Just a couple observations:
1) Even though it sure...
Forum: Baseball Thu May 21, 2015, 11:34am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Posted By rbmartin
Umpire Math 101: Dugout chirping about balls &...

Umpire Math 101:
Dugout chirping about balls & strikes + Player trying to show up umpire = EJECTION
Forum: Baseball Fri May 15, 2015, 08:00pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,526
Posted By rbmartin
is this actual footage of the play in question? ...

is this actual footage of the play in question?
If so am I to assume the first person coming across from the left of the screen is R3? If it is, he did not MISS HP. IMO, you must pass over/by a base...
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