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Forum: Volleyball Mon Aug 29, 2016, 10:49pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,508
Posted By outathm
Wonderful to think that there would be no issues,...

Wonderful to think that there would be no issues, we already have about 5 teams with issues in our area. Never underestimate the power of coaches inability to read the rules book.
Forum: Softball Tue Apr 05, 2016, 12:06am
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By outathm
Thanks Blue Devil, I thought so, but didn't want...

Thanks Blue Devil, I thought so, but didn't want to stick my nose in, since I work very little Fed ball all year long.

Now, if the pitcher had been re-entered into the game, after the starter was...
Forum: Softball Mon Apr 04, 2016, 08:30pm
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By outathm
Courtesy Runner

Here is a situation that happened in my game today. I was on the bases. In the 5th inning Home team changes pitchers. When the Pitcher position comes back up to bat, the starting pitcher, re enters...
Forum: Softball Fri Feb 05, 2016, 12:59am
Replies: 0
Views: 797
Posted By outathm
Catcher from Last Year

Well, after all of the hoopla about the catcher knocking 2 players on their backsides in a playoff game last year; the catcher is NOT going to the school she committed to in her Jr year.

Whether...
Forum: Softball Sun Jan 24, 2016, 11:31am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,985
Posted By outathm
I have also had this ruling confirmed in a...

I have also had this ruling confirmed in a conference meeting. It was explained to me(and the rest of the group) that a runner who has left early is not to be protected by rule.

On the other...
Forum: Softball Mon Oct 19, 2015, 11:18pm
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By outathm
I did think about saying "My college assigners...

I did think about saying "My college assigners tell me the same thing", but it was well after the fact. LOL
Forum: Softball Sun Oct 18, 2015, 11:52pm
Replies: 4
Views: 877
Posted By outathm
Coach Reply

Today, after a game and headed onto the field for the next game a coach told me I needed to "lighten up".

During the game he played in, there was a screamer down the third base line that I called...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 29, 2015, 01:33pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,899
Posted By outathm
On the plus side, no one will complain about...

On the plus side, no one will complain about being tired and all umpires can give 100% to the games. :)
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 28, 2015, 07:58pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,899
Posted By outathm
The Paul Harvey rest of the story is from a...

The Paul Harvey rest of the story is from a friend of mine who is TN this week. After calling in all of these additional umpires, the umpires assigned to the tournament are working an average of 2...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 22, 2015, 10:29pm
Replies: 30
Hbp
Views: 2,795
Posted By outathm
Whether the statement are Correct or Incorrect,...

Whether the statement are Correct or Incorrect, the ASA Rule states that the batter must make an attempt to avoid the pitch. When the ball is in the box, and hits the girl square on the hip, and she...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 22, 2015, 12:16am
Replies: 30
Hbp
Views: 2,795
Posted By outathm
Hbp

Can anyone in this forum tell me of a rule set OTHER THAN ASA, which requires the batter to attempt to get out of the way of a pitch? This weekend it caused trouble every time a girl got hit.
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Forum: Softball Mon Jun 15, 2015, 04:09pm
Replies: 52
Views: 6,469
Posted By outathm
Well, I doubt that since they don't necessarily...

Well, I doubt that since they don't necessarily share the same dates.[/QUOTE]

Whether the dates are the same or not, the point I was trying to make will be the same.
Forum: Softball Sun Jun 14, 2015, 10:44pm
Replies: 52
Views: 6,469
Posted By outathm
I think it is cute that anyone believes that the...

I think it is cute that anyone believes that the American attention span would last long enough that this incident will be remembered in a year when this girl can sign her actual letter of intent.
...
Forum: Softball Mon May 04, 2015, 10:01pm
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By outathm
MS Game

Had a plate for a MS game with a VERY unusual DP. With bases loaded the batter hit the ball to short. Short throws to home for the first out and then things get very Middle school. The runner from...
Forum: Softball Tue Mar 31, 2015, 12:09am
Replies: 10
Views: 3,778
Posted By outathm
I am glad that you could think of the word...

I am glad that you could think of the word 'microfiber', I knew big fuzzy thing was not the right word, but was the only description I could think of.

I agree that water and leather do not...
Forum: Softball Fri Mar 27, 2015, 08:41pm
Replies: 10
Views: 3,778
Posted By outathm
The big Fuzzy thing in the car care section of...

The big Fuzzy thing in the car care section of any box store works great. Wipe the dust off, then wet with water and wipe again. No chemicals and if you use paste wax on leather shoes they look...
Forum: Softball Mon Mar 23, 2015, 10:28pm
Replies: 19
Views: 5,055
Posted By outathm
I had the question that asked "The Taper is the...

I had the question that asked "The Taper is the part of the bat between the bar rel and the handle".

This is a true statement, but the answer for the test is false, because they removed the...
Forum: Softball Thu Oct 30, 2014, 10:59am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,222
Posted By outathm
On Tuesday in my MS game, the coaches agreed to a...

On Tuesday in my MS game, the coaches agreed to a 15 minute break for the sun to set, in PRE GAME.

It was a good break in the game for my partners and I to get on the same page in the 3-Umpire...
Forum: Softball Thu May 29, 2014, 11:09am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,975
Posted By outathm
Maybe what happened is she was hit on the hands,...

Maybe what happened is she was hit on the hands, and since we ALL know that the "hands are part of the bat", she was given the HBP, even though it didn't make contact. :eek:
Forum: Softball Tue May 27, 2014, 11:36am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,172
Posted By outathm
I do not see anything I would call a 'disc' on...

I do not see anything I would call a 'disc' on the picture. If you are talking about the orange ring, it is to hold the handle wrap in place. If it becomes loose it make it like any other bat without...
Forum: Softball Sun May 18, 2014, 11:03pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,114
Posted By outathm
After spending the day out of the house I came...

After spending the day out of the house I came home and started watching, and then erased it because I knew I would start yelling at the TV and my wife would get mad.

I figure I should keep her...
Forum: Softball Tue Oct 29, 2013, 11:02am
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By outathm
If you watch what any of these teams do in...

If you watch what any of these teams do in Warmups it is the same thing. They will play catch for 5 minutes, then spend the next hour and a half hitting off tees, into nets and soft toss to the...
Forum: Softball Sat Oct 26, 2013, 06:35pm
Replies: 0
Views: 731
Posted By outathm
Outlaw Ball

For those of you wondering if doing outlaw ie. Non affiliated or Brand New Group affiliated ball is worth it, let me tell you my tale.

I rushed home tonight to get ready to drive in the morning to...
Forum: Softball Sat Aug 10, 2013, 11:48pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,377
Posted By outathm
The lead off hitter for the Delaware Big league...

The lead off hitter for the Delaware Big league team is going to Virginia Tech on a scholarship next year.
Forum: Softball Thu Aug 01, 2013, 03:51pm
Replies: 65
Views: 6,187
Posted By outathm
Of course, all of your games had to be replayed...

Of course, all of your games had to be replayed since the mechanical errors you committed caused the outcome to change.

It amazes me how much we, as umpires, think that people pay attention to...
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