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Forum: Softball Mon Apr 26, 2010, 09:37am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,215
Posted By U of M Sam
Enjoy it Andy. I had umpired some LL games...

Enjoy it Andy.

I had umpired some LL games with my son a few years back - he decided to not continue umpiring after he was 16 years old.
However, I have umpired many LL softball games with my...
Forum: Softball Tue Aug 26, 2008, 10:55am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,147
Posted By U of M Sam
Sweet! Glad it also works for you.

Sweet! Glad it also works for you.
Forum: Softball Tue Aug 26, 2008, 10:53am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By U of M Sam
How about an "infield fly"?:rolleyes:

How about an "infield fly"?:rolleyes:
Forum: Softball Mon Aug 25, 2008, 11:15pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,147
Posted By U of M Sam
I am guessing the flap(s) you reference are the...

I am guessing the flap(s) you reference are the ones on each side of the chest protector near the arm pit area.
If so, I tuck mine under the main pad. I don't want to cut them off from the...
Forum: Softball Mon Aug 25, 2008, 06:43pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,204
Posted By U of M Sam
Obstruction or interference? :eek: (of course...

Obstruction or interference? :eek: (of course intended humor) :rolleyes:
Hopefully everyone was fine.
Forum: Softball Mon Oct 01, 2007, 05:29pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,579
Posted By U of M Sam
Leave the playing equipment alone (discarded bat,...

Leave the playing equipment alone (discarded bat, catchers helmet, etc).
Although please be certain to maintain control of your equipment during the game. :rolleyes:
Forum: Softball Mon Oct 01, 2007, 05:24pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,798
Posted By U of M Sam
Well - a softball is actually a hardball :D Do...

Well - a softball is actually a hardball :D
Do you mean the "other sport"?
Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 05, 2007, 09:18pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,719
Posted By U of M Sam
This happened couple years ago just prior to...

This happened couple years ago just prior to start of LL seniors baseball game (I was PU).
Coach: (His home crowd can hear him) "Hey Blue, do you have any balls?"
Me: I smiled and responded "Yes...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 04, 2007, 09:40pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By U of M Sam
How can you have 3 outs when all three runners...

How can you have 3 outs when all three runners left early? One of them had to leave early first.
I say you have "Dead Ball" and one runner out (whom ever left early first) no pitch and all other...
Forum: Softball Sun May 27, 2007, 08:07pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,021
Posted By U of M Sam
No - I do not inform new pitcher of game...

No - I do not inform new pitcher of game situation. That can be considered coaching. (IMO)
After a pitching change:
(As PU) I inform catcher of number of outs and announce batters count (if there...
Forum: Softball Fri Apr 27, 2007, 08:02pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,627
Posted By U of M Sam
Please explain. :confused:

Please explain. :confused:
Forum: Softball Wed Apr 18, 2007, 09:48pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By U of M Sam
Never saw one as you describe. I like to call...

Never saw one as you describe.
I like to call pitch described as a "non caught strike three" since catcher did not "drop" the pitch as described in your OP
IMO the "non caught strike 3" is a better...
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 11, 2007, 05:14pm
Replies: 40
Views: 3,372
Posted By U of M Sam
Be careful if its 12" - you then can call it a...

Be careful if its 12" - you then can call it a "foot" :rolleyes:
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 11, 2007, 11:23am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,277
Posted By U of M Sam
What level and rule set? Do you have the 15...

What level and rule set?
Do you have the 15 runs difference after 3 innings and 10 runs difference after 5 innings rule?
Talk to your assignor about you not working games with your poorly dressed...
Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 06, 2007, 07:53pm
Replies: 54
Views: 5,464
Posted By U of M Sam
Nick: Maybe your umpire partner thinks he is...

Nick:
Maybe your umpire partner thinks he is "too good" to work a JV game since he has a college game the next day. Sounds like a "jerk".
He might be a member of the "AZZ" family and his parents...
Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 02, 2007, 07:07pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,887
Posted By U of M Sam
Maybe the Robert D. phrase from the "Taxi Driver"...

Maybe the Robert D. phrase from the "Taxi Driver" movie would work: "You talking to me?" :rolleyes:
Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 01, 2007, 08:34pm
Replies: 31
Views: 2,887
Posted By U of M Sam
Did the coach (head coach) call "Time" to...

Did the coach (head coach) call "Time" to question the call?

If "Time" was granted to the head coach and he asked me that question as BU, most likely I would have said something like "I call what...
Forum: Softball Tue Mar 27, 2007, 07:55pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,570
Posted By U of M Sam
Check the baseball forum as there is much...

Check the baseball forum as there is much discussion about the NB plate shoe vs. the GD plate shoe :cool:
Sam
Forum: Baseball Tue Mar 27, 2007, 06:52pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By U of M Sam
BTW: "LLPA13UmpDan" where did you "hear" that AK...

BTW: "LLPA13UmpDan" where did you "hear" that AK might push to have the additional throat protectors mandatory for LL umpires? :rolleyes:

Sam[/QUOTE]

LLPA13DanUmp: Any updated info?
Sam
Forum: Baseball Sun Mar 25, 2007, 01:13pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By U of M Sam
Within Little League, catchers are required to...

Within Little League, catchers are required to wear a "dangling" throat protector on all mask types and at all levels of ball.
I have not read anywhere within LL text that a PU should (or must)...
Forum: Softball Sun Mar 18, 2007, 01:09pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,654
Posted By U of M Sam
I go with live ball, play on. A couple years...

I go with live ball, play on.
A couple years ago, I had a simular situation (as viewed within the clip).
R1 at 2nd with R2 at 1st - double steal - catchers throw hit back of batters helmet...
Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 21, 2006, 07:40pm
Replies: 46
Views: 6,137
Posted By U of M Sam
Thank you "lmathews19" for the inexpensive WV CP...

Thank you "lmathews19" for the inexpensive WV CP info.
Mine arrived today (ordered 12-17-06). Good deal for just over $38.00 total. Probably an old or discontinued model.
Made some strap...
Forum: Baseball Sun Dec 17, 2006, 10:21pm
Replies: 46
Views: 6,137
Posted By U of M Sam
I use the Pro 9 CP and am happy with it overall....

I use the Pro 9 CP and am happy with it overall. :D Much less $ than the Honig's K1.
Ordered the inexpensive WV tonight-should get by end of Dec. 06.
Curious how this will compare to my Pro 9...
Forum: Softball Sun Dec 17, 2006, 08:50pm
Replies: 54
Views: 4,652
Posted By U of M Sam
OK - I can now see clearly (poor attempt at...

OK - I can now see clearly (poor attempt at humor) :D
Sam
Forum: Softball Sun Dec 17, 2006, 08:08pm
Replies: 54
Views: 4,652
Posted By U of M Sam
How did a thread about Lasik surgery become a...

How did a thread about Lasik surgery become a discussion about the ball/strike indicator? :rolleyes: :) :cool:
Sam
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