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Forum: Softball Tue Sep 04, 2007, 02:18am

Replies: 3 Coaches comment Views: 1,272 Posted By streamdoc In a recent tournament, I had a catcher throw me... In a recent tournament, I had a catcher throw me a bit under the bus. The coach asked her, "how was that pitch?" to which she responded by waving her hand in a "so so" way. I politely and quietly...

Forum: Softball Thu Dec 28, 2006, 02:33am

Replies: 7 Power Views: 1,606 Posted By streamdoc Looks like you weren't one of those that ran the... Looks like you weren't one of those that ran the generator in the house and got CO poisoning. I've got a friend in Federal Way that had part of a madrona tree snap off and hit the roof right above...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 17, 2006, 11:14am

Replies: 19 looking like a fool Views: 2,206 Posted By streamdoc I've got 1 from yesterday. 1) 14U... I've got 1 from yesterday. 1) 14U Championship game. I'm on the plate. R1 on 2nd. Groundball hit to shortstop. R1 interferes with the fielder attempting to field the batted ball - partner...

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 14, 2006, 01:31pm

Replies: 18 Umpire Ruling Needed Views: 1,795 Posted By streamdoc Coach Joe sounds a bit like Coach Steve that I... Coach Joe sounds a bit like Coach Steve that I had last night. I was informed by said Coach that there is no way a runner can be safe on a force at 2nd if she goes in standing up. And I'm not...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 26, 2006, 04:08pm

Replies: 77 Cat Views: 4,598 Posted By streamdoc John, I have to say that I don't know who... John, I have to say that I don't know who that is. Shed some light for me so that I can keep an eye out.

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 26, 2006, 01:05pm

Replies: 77 Cat Views: 4,598 Posted By streamdoc Don't think that didn't cross my mind. I'm just... Don't think that didn't cross my mind. I'm just letting my freak flag fly. OOOps, there another music reference.:D

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 26, 2006, 12:18pm

Replies: 77 Cat Views: 4,598 Posted By streamdoc Well, since I heard about this thread from SRW... Well, since I heard about this thread from SRW last night, I thought I'd check it out. I'm impressed, you guys (and ladies) certainly have taken hijacking to new heights. The only thing that I want...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 26, 2006, 11:58am

Replies: 22 2006 ASA National Tournament Views: 2,653 Posted By streamdoc I'll be hangin' with SRW and bkbjones in the... I'll be hangin' with SRW and bkbjones in the Emerald City during the 1 week per year it is least likely to rain. Hope I didn't just jinx us! :cool: 16A's Baby - I'm stoked for my first...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 18, 2006, 05:58pm

Replies: 7 Knee pain Views: 1,758 Posted By streamdoc That reminds me - I've still go to go Jeff... That reminds me - I've still go to go Jeff Gillooly on that knee so that there's one extra spot in the Nationals.:rolleyes: J/K glad to hear that you should be out on the field soon, and see you...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 18, 2006, 11:15am

Replies: 9 Grrrr....obstruction? Views: 1,144 Posted By streamdoc For the sake of argument (& because I'm feeling a bit cheeky today) WMB and others - does the malicious contact in your (2) scenario above take precedence over the OB. Meaning, if it was OB, but the runner maliciously contacts the defender, could you award home,...

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 27, 2006, 08:22pm

Replies: 4 Where did my batters box go??? Views: 1,168 Posted By streamdoc As part of my routine between innings I always... As part of my routine between innings I always (yes, always) brush the plate after the pitcher's last warm-up toss. After doing so, I quickly smooth out the area in front of the plate, and between...

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 26, 2006, 02:35pm

Replies: 53 How many coaches have you tossed? Views: 3,809 Posted By streamdoc Not a coach as per the original question, but I... Not a coach as per the original question, but I just had my first ejection - a catcher no less. And I thought the PUs and F2s were supposed to work together. This one had been all over me the...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 11:44am

Replies: 15 Sitch Views: 1,823 Posted By streamdoc Yeahhh! I got one right! Yeahhh! I got one right!

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 10:35pm

Replies: 15 Sitch Views: 1,823 Posted By streamdoc Put a sub on 1st and play on. This seems like a... Put a sub on 1st and play on. This seems like a prime example of keeping the intent of rules in mind. I.e. the intent of the rule that would call her out for entering the dugout, being assisted by...

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 15, 2006, 02:00pm

Replies: 4 Runner caused fielder to change direction?? Views: 1,013 Posted By streamdoc I'm not understanding how the runner forced this... I'm not understanding how the runner forced this change in the SS's direction in this situation? However, if in the umpire's judgement, this happened - "Dead Ball", runner out for interference. ...

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 14, 2006, 10:47pm

Replies: 22 2 umpire mechanics question Views: 1,803 Posted By streamdoc Plus, this is where the big 5-step sell out call... Plus, this is where the big 5-step sell out call comes in handy. While we don't want to show boat, this dance step let's everyone know that you are 110% sure of the out, and get's you that much...

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 14, 2006, 06:27pm

Replies: 22 2 umpire mechanics question Views: 1,803 Posted By streamdoc This has been mentioned, but I thought I'd just... This has been mentioned, but I thought I'd just throw one more response to the thread. It's the base umps call, and you are right - the PU does have the best angle. That is, if s/he is paying...

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 28, 2006, 11:13pm

Replies: 21 Fix this one Views: 1,784 Posted By streamdoc Andy, you did make the call too soon. You've got... Andy, you did make the call too soon. You've got to wait longer to make sure that what happened doesn't happen (defender dropping the ball) prior to making the call. If you see the tag, but in all...

Forum: Softball Mon Feb 27, 2006, 07:21pm

Replies: 21 watching the runner to see if she leaves early Views: 2,294 Posted By streamdoc Unfortunately its that runner on third that a... Unfortunately its that runner on third that a team in the first base dugout will see when they are on defense. Of course, when they're on offense, they just can't seem to get the same angle. Funny...

Forum: Softball Mon Feb 27, 2006, 02:11pm

Replies: 21 watching the runner to see if she leaves early Views: 2,294 Posted By streamdoc A funny tale I have also had difficulty figuring out the best way to watch this. It seems like I might miss it the first time, and catch it out of corner of my eye, then pay closer attention after that, and the...

Forum: Softball Fri Dec 30, 2005, 11:38pm

Replies: 47 Control (out) or not? Views: 4,696 Posted By streamdoc Pizza Fund +$1 As John can tell you, I'd have an "Out", then a "Safe" because I still have a nasty habit of making the call too quickly. That pizza fund would be growin' by a buck on that play. Slowing down my...

Forum: Softball Tue Nov 29, 2005, 05:42pm

Replies: 183 Crow hop is never called! Views: 13,705 Posted By streamdoc Hey, has anybody ever really seen bkbjones and... Hey, has anybody ever really seen bkbjones and Skahtboi in the same place at the same time?

Forum: Softball Thu Nov 10, 2005, 10:30pm

Replies: 10 Leaving Early - how is it handled? Views: 1,921 Posted By streamdoc And remember... Leaving early on a caught flyball is an appeal play. So NO, you don't kill the ball and call the runner out. You try to hide your grin as you wait to see how closely the defense is paying...

Forum: Softball Wed Nov 02, 2005, 01:20pm

Replies: 183 Crow hop is never called! Views: 13,705 Posted By streamdoc Tom, Not arguing with you, but if it is in... Tom, Not arguing with you, but if it is in the book as illegal, then why would they not remove it from the book if the NCAA doesn't want it called? I don't have an opinion either way (should it...

Forum: Softball Tue Nov 01, 2005, 05:24pm

Replies: 183 Crow hop is never called! Views: 13,705 Posted By streamdoc I have to disagree with you John Your "good, young umpire" friend always has his eyes closed. ;) J/K But seriously, I'm not so sure that they would call her, or any other NCAA pitcher for IP. I watched as much of the College...

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