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Forum: Softball Wed Apr 21, 2010, 08:45pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Please clarify obstruction question

This was a question posed by my association president earlier today.One out R1 is on 2nd base.Fly ball to outfield R1 leaves 2nd base at the crack of the bat.R1 is obstructed by the shortstop and is...
Forum: Softball Sun Apr 18, 2010, 11:34am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,429
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
In a 24-0 JV game there is "no game". JV for much...

In a 24-0 JV game there is "no game". JV for much of the country are an instructional tool used by coaches and schools to prepare players for the varsity level.I'd be the first one to agree in an...
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 10, 2009, 12:38pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,237
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Imho having 16 yr olds doing games is fine as...

Imho having 16 yr olds doing games is fine as long as it's a low key in house league type of setting. Once you start assigning them "travel league" ball it can overwhelm a young (even an not so young...
Forum: Softball Wed May 27, 2009, 09:02am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,752
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
I don't like the way this blue handled the...

I don't like the way this blue handled the situation.Didn't the coach ask him if it was legal to play the 2nd basemen behind the catcher? Allowing a run to score in a playoff game like that is bush.
Forum: Softball Tue May 19, 2009, 10:25am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,542
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
As someone else posted earlier we need to be...

As someone else posted earlier we need to be professional about ejections.As a rule you eject someone and that person should be given a "clean slate"the next time you do their game. Now if an...
Forum: Softball Wed May 13, 2009, 08:27am
Replies: 37
Views: 3,345
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Thanks for your answers. I've had numerous...

Thanks for your answers. I've had numerous dropped 3 strikes where the B/R or pitcher "froze" but eventually did what they needed to do. After this debacle I'll step away to the side and let them...
Forum: Softball Tue May 12, 2009, 09:04pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,345
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
How could I declare batter out when the catcher...

How could I declare batter out when the catcher dropped the ball.B/R was still in the box and my hand was up until I showed the 3 fingers to my partner. There was no tag placed on the B/R nor was...
Forum: Softball Tue May 12, 2009, 08:11pm
Replies: 37
Views: 3,345
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
I wasn't at my best yesterday, please help!

After doing this for 4+ years I take pride in trying to do the best job possible when I'm on the diamond.Yesterday I truly didn't know what to do and after looking at the rulebook I'm still unsure if...
Forum: Softball Tue May 05, 2009, 10:08am
Replies: 40
Views: 3,509
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Getting back to the original topic. How many...

Getting back to the original topic. How many times will you let a batter ask for (or is it demand :p)time. Some of these players are out of control with tightening their batting gloves or digging in...
Forum: Softball Tue May 05, 2009, 09:59am
Replies: 41
Views: 3,592
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
I make it a policy at my pre-game to let both...

I make it a policy at my pre-game to let both captains or managers know about the crash rule especially at home plate that the runner must give themselves up or slide to avoid being tagged when the...
Forum: Softball Fri May 01, 2009, 10:47am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,617
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Why did ASA cut out Umpire rule book?

We all know the only ones that read the rulebook (or know it for that matter :))
are the Umpires. What was the reason for stopping the Umpires edition? Was it to save money?I really feel they need...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 30, 2009, 08:59pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,009
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Personaaly I fear that they are being overly...

Personaaly I fear that they are being overly dramatic with canceling events here in New York and other effected areas. Until there is evidence of mass people with this strain normal precautions(hand...
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 30, 2009, 08:51pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,765
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
I'll second ASA/NYSSOBLUE'S answer here on L.I....

I'll second ASA/NYSSOBLUE'S answer here on L.I. N.Y. we use ASA rules with modifications for Jr.High.( 3 BB's per inning as well as 3 steals per inning also 10 players must play in the field as well...
Forum: Softball Tue Apr 28, 2009, 07:36pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
One thing you shouldn't try is going cheap and...

One thing you shouldn't try is going cheap and buying whatever is lying around. The extra $20 you might spend could save you from a very expensive trip to the E.R.
Forum: Softball Mon Apr 27, 2009, 11:10am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,094
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
You had the patience of Job on this situation....

You had the patience of Job on this situation. Once the Coach had come back to you with the bat for a "demonstration" I would have demonstrated the proper ejection of a coach trying to show up an...
Forum: Softball Tue Apr 21, 2009, 06:42pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,078
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
This is a quick way to being "black balled" or...

This is a quick way to being "black balled" or seeing a coach mumble next time he gets you "we got that sob today" instead of we got a good guy doing the game today.There's managing a game and...
Forum: Softball Fri Apr 17, 2009, 01:32pm
Replies: 25
Views: 2,339
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Good umpiring is preventive umpiring.You as an...

Good umpiring is preventive umpiring.You as an official have an obligation to enforce the rules but also to monitor players conduct towards one another.I find it better to head off a potential...
Forum: Softball Fri Apr 10, 2009, 12:39pm
Replies: 30
Views: 3,475
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
I know many of you here do upper level games(NCAA...

I know many of you here do upper level games(NCAA or Nationals) and you must enforce the rulebook however some of us are at HS level or below. While I do try to move the game along it does happen...
Forum: Softball Mon Mar 30, 2009, 08:29am
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
As long as you asked your question in a...

As long as you asked your question in a respectful manner I would have no problem answering your question.Especially at this level where the players and coach might be newbies.
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 25, 2008, 11:54am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
As I remember in the previous inning there was a...

As I remember in the previous inning there was a hard slide by a player at
2nd base. The opposing pitcher then threw at that player next inning. No brawl yet manager came out to talk to umpires...
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 25, 2008, 10:18am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
No respect for umpires

http://sports.aol.com/mlb/story/_a/bbdp/17-ejected-in-massive-baseball-brawl/100605?icid=200100397x1206523717x1200338224
This was a brawl in single A ball. A wild melee with both teams calling for...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 15, 2008, 12:50pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,315
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
I bring up the "tuck" rule at the pre game. As...

I bring up the "tuck" rule at the pre game. As long as the Jersey is not "billowing" out (loose fitting :D ) I usually won't stop the game, if it is then I'll ask them to tuck it in.
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 08, 2008, 09:44am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,931
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
Speaking ASA and USSSA as long as the Batter made...

Speaking ASA and USSSA as long as the Batter made an "effort" to avoid being hit by the pitch (in the air or ground)the batter is awarded 1st base and runners move 1 base only if forced.
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 26, 2008, 11:16pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,428
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
R1 had taken her normal lead after the pitch. B/R...

R1 had taken her normal lead after the pitch. B/R was walked and jogging down to 1B. The ball was returned to pitcher in the circle.R1 was off 3B for 3 seconds and not moving until B/R hit 1B then R1...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 26, 2008, 08:37am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,428
Posted By LIIRISHMAN
LBR when does it start?

I had a situation that nearly resulted in an ejection. 12 and under ASA. R1 on 3rd base B/R walks and rounds 1st heading to 2nd pitcher has ball in circle. R1 was off 3rd base until B/R rounded 1st...
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