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Forum: Softball Sun Aug 02, 2026, 06:55pm

Replies: 4 3 feet avoiding tag Views: 494 Posted By tcannizzo I do agree with your conclusions, that both rule... I do agree with your conclusions, that both rule sets have the exact same application of a runner avoiding a tag. And yes I am saying the NFHS wording is overly convoluted. :cool:

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 01, 2026, 09:11am

Replies: 4 3 feet avoiding tag Views: 494 Posted By tcannizzo I cannot go along with the definition in NFHS... I cannot go along with the definition in NFHS Rule 2-3-2. :mad: The BASE PATH is NOT a direct line between 2 bases. That is a BASE LINE. BASE PATH is a direct line between the runner and the next...

Forum: Softball Sat Jun 20, 2026, 08:26am

Replies: 0 Just for fun Views: 434 Posted By tcannizzo Nevermind Wanted to post a funny picture, but can't get that to work. And now can't delete the thread https://preview.redd.it/just-for-fun-v0-0334heyz5g8h1.jpeg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&22285061

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 14, 2026, 08:03pm

Replies: 14 Next odd NFHS exam question Views: 1,231 Posted By tcannizzo I appreciate the thread, but what I am still... I appreciate the thread, but what I am still trying to find is a reference to the running lane and the origin of the throw. I still have it in my head that a running lane violation only occurs on...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 13, 2026, 07:22pm

Replies: 14 Next odd NFHS exam question Views: 1,231 Posted By tcannizzo Maybe you can help me understand something else... Maybe you can help me understand something else about the Running Lane. Why is there a Running Lane only between HP and 1B? Why wouldn't there be one between other bases?

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 08, 2026, 08:30am

Replies: 14 Next odd NFHS exam question Views: 1,231 Posted By tcannizzo The rule doesn't specifically state the... The rule doesn't specifically state the direction. I am told it is an "Official Interpretation". It would also apply to this other play... bases loaded, ground ball to F3 who threw home to get...

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 07, 2026, 04:43pm

Replies: 14 Next odd NFHS exam question Views: 1,231 Posted By tcannizzo Ahhh yes, the art of Test Taking. My answer... Ahhh yes, the art of Test Taking. My answer is "D: None of the above." Since the Running Lane was not mentioned at all in the question, any reference to it in an answer would disqualify that...

Forum: Softball Sat Jan 03, 2026, 11:19am

Replies: 6 Run Scores Or Not Views: 724 Posted By tcannizzo However, I am still kinda hung up on the wording... However, I am still kinda hung up on the wording of the rule you are citing: "On an appeal play, the force out is determined when the appeal is made, not when the infraction occurred." There is...

Forum: Softball Sat Jan 03, 2026, 11:14am

Replies: 6 Run Scores Or Not Views: 724 Posted By tcannizzo I stand corrected on the English language... I stand corrected on the English language definition of the word "preceding". :o

Forum: Softball Sat Jan 03, 2026, 10:14am

Replies: 6 Run Scores Or Not Views: 724 Posted By tcannizzo I am not too sure about that. The way I read... I am not too sure about that. The way I read it, 5.5.B.1 applies to a force out. Even though it mentions the word "appeal", the context seems to be an appeal related specifically to a force out,...

Forum: Softball Sat Sep 27, 2025, 10:23am

Replies: 2 What is your call ? Views: 18,943 Posted By tcannizzo You don't have enough information to make the... You don't have enough information to make the call at this point. Don't rush the call. Wait until you can see if the ball came out of the glove or not. If the ball came loose on "voluntary...

Forum: Softball Wed Sep 13, 2023, 09:28pm

Replies: 3 Actual Hish School Game Report Views: 2,608 Posted By tcannizzo Yes NFHS sanction Yes game reports mandatory... Yes NFHS sanction Yes game reports mandatory (per local assignor), to the extent that game report might just say "No Issues". And yeah, a lot of bad things going on for a lot of people. In all...

Forum: Softball Wed Sep 13, 2023, 08:31pm

Replies: 3 Actual Hish School Game Report Views: 2,608 Posted By tcannizzo Actual High School Game Report Since this board is pretty dead, I thought I would post this for fun for anyone who still reads/posts here. As you may, or may not, know, GA is one of 6 states that plays high school softball in...

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 12, 2023, 08:08am

Replies: 2 High school Views: 4,131 Posted By tcannizzo Standard mechanics BU has R1 all the way to 3B. Standard mechanics BU has R1 all the way to 3B.

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 23, 2023, 05:24pm

Replies: 9 NFHS Rules Views: 9,877 Posted By tcannizzo And Georgia And Georgia

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2023, 08:59pm

Replies: 3 Equipment help Views: 2,455 Posted By tcannizzo Plastic zippers All of them will try soap Plastic zippers All of them will try soap

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2023, 07:13pm

Replies: 3 Equipment help Views: 2,455 Posted By tcannizzo Equipment help I have an older Diamond iX3 umpire bag that I haven't used in quite a few years. The problem is the zippers seem hopelessly stuck in their respective positions. I've even sprayed some WD-40 and...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2023, 07:06pm

Replies: 6 Misaligned field Views: 4,279 Posted By tcannizzo Lines that are improperly drawn are called as is.... Lines that are improperly drawn are called as is. Exception: When a batted ball strikes either 1st or 3rd base, it is a fair ball, even if the part of the base that was struck might appear to be...

Forum: Softball Sat Jan 21, 2023, 03:40pm

Replies: 11 22 Years of The Official Forum Views: 4,911 Posted By tcannizzo The discussions took a nose-dive when the... The discussions took a nose-dive when the pandemic shut down sports for the better part of 2020. The sport resumed, but the discussion board never really rebounded. I've never really understood...

Forum: Softball Sat Sep 10, 2022, 09:41pm

Replies: 1 Voluntary Release, I guess . . . Views: 4,420 Posted By tcannizzo Voluntary Release, I guess . . . So, I am BU. 2 outs. B3 pops up to F1....routine play. 3rd out of inning. F1 "catches" ball above head in pitcher's circle. Brings glove down to below waist. And then drops the ball out of...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 18, 2020, 08:11pm

Replies: 5 Covid Protocol Views: 4,872 Posted By tcannizzo Covid Protocol Something happened in a high school game today that causes me to wonder about the umpire’s role in this pandemic. (yes GA plays in the fall) When this thing first came out, I was discussing it...

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 25, 2020, 11:19am

Replies: 69 The Pandemic - your area Views: 16,594 Posted By tcannizzo My guess is that you have never been at an NFHS... My guess is that you have never been at an NFHS swim meet. While those who are actively swimming at any point in time, may not be in perilously close proximity, the pool deck is a completely...

Forum: Softball Tue May 28, 2019, 09:07pm

Replies: 4 Ucla - jmu hpb? Views: 4,435 Posted By tcannizzo Could have hit both the knob and the hand. If... Could have hit both the knob and the hand. If it hit the knob first, then not HBP, foul ball.

Forum: Softball Sat Oct 06, 2018, 12:32pm

Replies: 2 What's it going to look like in 5 years? Views: 1,319 Posted By tcannizzo The umpires were not disqualified as individuals.... The umpires were not disqualified as individuals. It was the local association that was not going to get any games to assign. But I understand your question, if rhetorical.

Forum: Softball Sat Oct 06, 2018, 08:31am

Replies: 2 What's it going to look like in 5 years? Views: 1,319 Posted By tcannizzo What's it going to look like in 5 years? For years, we have all noticed, and commented on, the general shortage of good umpires. But now, based on a recent event locally, I am wondering if we are approaching a crisis. An established and...

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