Forum: Softball
Wed Apr 21, 2010, 08:45pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,274
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...
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Forum: Softball
Sun Apr 18, 2010, 11:34am
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,429
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Forum: Softball
Fri Jul 10, 2009, 12:38pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,237
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...
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Forum: Softball
Wed May 27, 2009, 09:02am
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,752
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.
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 19, 2009, 10:25am
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,542
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...
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Forum: Softball
Wed May 13, 2009, 08:27am
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,345
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...
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 12, 2009, 09:04pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,345
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 12, 2009, 08:11pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,345
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...
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 05, 2009, 10:08am
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,509
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...
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 05, 2009, 09:59am
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,592
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...
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 01, 2009, 10:47am
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,617
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...
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Forum: Softball
Thu Apr 30, 2009, 08:59pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,009
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...
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Forum: Softball
Thu Apr 30, 2009, 08:51pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,765
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...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Apr 28, 2009, 07:36pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,218
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Forum: Softball
Mon Apr 27, 2009, 11:10am
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,094
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...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Apr 21, 2009, 06:42pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,078
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...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Apr 17, 2009, 01:32pm
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,339
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...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Apr 10, 2009, 12:39pm
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Replies: 30
Views: 3,475
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Forum: Softball
Mon Mar 30, 2009, 08:29am
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Replies: 6
Views: 998
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.
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Forum: Softball
Fri Jul 25, 2008, 11:54am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
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Forum: Softball
Fri Jul 25, 2008, 10:18am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
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...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jul 15, 2008, 12:50pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,315
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jul 08, 2008, 09:44am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,931
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Forum: Softball
Thu Jun 26, 2008, 11:16pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,428
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Forum: Softball
Thu Jun 26, 2008, 08:37am
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,428
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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