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Forum: Softball Fri Apr 14, 2006, 12:55pm
Replies: 2
Views: 965
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
Where do I order the ASA casebook for 2006?

I want a copy of the casebook for 2006. At one time the link was here but I lost it. Can someone help?
Forum: Softball Wed Aug 03, 2005, 10:50pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,983
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
Keepin' It Simple

If a rubber band is on the wrist, it is jewelry. Rubber band in the hair to contain the hair is not jewelry.
Keeps it simple, huh?
Forum: Softball Wed Aug 03, 2005, 10:30pm
Replies: 15
Views: 13,382
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
SP Strike Zones

It took me 8 weeks of a 12 week season to "break" 10 teams of the "Hey ump, was that too deep or what?" habit. It got to the point where I had to enforce invoke Rule4, Section 8, paragraph B much to...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 13, 2005, 10:50am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,935
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
Need some opinions: I am a 2d year umpire and...

Need some opinions: I am a 2d year umpire and feel comfortable with my on field performance. On Monday evenings, I have men's slow pitch recreational league.
The ASA has a new rule on profanity. ...
Forum: Softball Fri Apr 15, 2005, 07:06am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,363
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
In viewing the scenarios and the responses to...

In viewing the scenarios and the responses to them, I am learning more as a 2d year umpire. I understand that seeing the play is just as important as understanding the rules and making an...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 14, 2005, 06:36am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,489
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
Take a look at definition for fair ball and foul...

Take a look at definition for fair ball and foul ball in ASA rules. Both of the B's apply to my case 2. The ball is fair.
A foul ball is dependent also on where it first touches the ground and...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 14, 2005, 06:31am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,489
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
ASA Rule 1 Definitions -Part A, B and C. I do...

ASA Rule 1 Definitions -Part A, B and C.
I do stand corrected with the first one as described in the ASA casebook Play 1-38.
"When the (hit) ball settles on fair ground between home and 1B or home...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 14, 2005, 03:50am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,489
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
A ball that is hit foul and then bounds over...

A ball that is hit foul and then bounds over third base is fair?
1) If the ball is hit into foul territory and comes back into fair territory it is foul....
2) If the ball is hit into fair...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 14, 2005, 03:33am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,363
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
Change in Obstruction Rule

The ASA rules has been changed that would make this a clear obstruction call. The fielder has to have the ball to "block the base".
Forum: Softball Tue Apr 12, 2005, 06:36am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,443
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
In ASA rules, if the catcher is not within the...

In ASA rules, if the catcher is not within the "catcher's box" the pitcher can't start the pitch. It seems to me that the timing is a critical thing in the described incident.

Chief,
The HM1...
Forum: Softball Mon Apr 11, 2005, 09:00pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,443
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
IMO, the key question is "Did the catcher step...

IMO, the key question is "Did the catcher step out of the catcher's box before or after the release of the ball?" And if the catcher stepped out of the box prior to the release is it a "No Pitch" or...
Forum: Softball Mon Apr 11, 2005, 08:55pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
Bottom line, it is the responsibility of either...

Bottom line, it is the responsibility of either umpire (PU or FU) after calling the foul ball to ensure players return to their last base w/o liability of being put out.
Forum: Softball Mon Apr 11, 2005, 08:53pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
The runner being committing to advance to the...

The runner being committing to advance to the next base satisfies their requirements for the LBR. IMO, LBR is not applicable since the foul ball rendered a dead ball call.
If the umpires did not...
Forum: Softball Sun Mar 27, 2005, 09:13pm
Replies: 52
Views: 4,042
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
R1 on 3B, R2 on 2B, R3 on 1B - less than 2 outs. ...

R1 on 3B, R2 on 2B, R3 on 1B - less than 2 outs.

R3 takes off on the pitch and goes to 2B while F2 returns ball to F1.

We now have R2 on 2B with R3 also on 2B with the ball in the circle.
...
Forum: Softball Sun Mar 27, 2005, 09:00am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,475
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
Suggestion: ASA rules - POE 1C(2) If the ball...

Suggestion:
ASA rules - POE 1C(2) If the ball has gone out of play, runners must be given the opportunity to complete their base running responsibilities, before the dead ball appeal can be made.
...
Forum: Softball Sat Mar 26, 2005, 10:43am
Replies: 70
Views: 5,797
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
2d year umpire

My first year was filled with uncertainty about the mechanics. I was blessed by working through the season with more experienced umpires who had the patience, knowledge and temperance to assist in...
Forum: Softball Sat Mar 26, 2005, 09:53am
Replies: 52
Views: 4,042
Posted By HM1 Hammonds
LBR does apply

Here is food for thought....
R3 is not entitled to 2B. As a result of LBR, R1 and R2 committed to their respective entitled base. R3 is obligated to return to 1B in a reasonable time period. R3...
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