Forum: Softball
Mon Jan 07, 2008, 05:36pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,849
double switch
They are used in the majors because of specialization. Relief pitchers specialize and thus put their full efforts into pitching. Bench players, commonly used in pinch hitting situations, full their...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Jan 07, 2008, 05:13pm
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,885
Wearing helmet
And no one else besides me and one other noticed the ump was out at third base making a call with his hockey mask still on? Tacky.
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Forum: Softball
Tue Aug 21, 2007, 11:02am
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,661
Pretty sure
Irish,
I am pretty sure they already don't expect the base umpire to be wearing patent leather plate shoes in order to match the plate umpire.
You say that this brings attention to the umpire...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Aug 21, 2007, 10:26am
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,661
Uniformity
How do we lose uniformity by the plate umpire wearing patent leather? They are black, they are shined, they are as exactly as they should be. Patent leather belts. . . again black.
How exactly...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Aug 21, 2007, 09:24am
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,661
and
And I am not saying that you should either put on the patent or go away. Far from it, some people are not going to want to wear it due to their personal opinions. However, its really annoying that...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Aug 21, 2007, 08:24am
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,661
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So, those that want to change with the times, should not because the old fear change? That road goes both ways Irish.
BBK, you won't take me seriously because I misspell a word. Sorry if my time...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Aug 20, 2007, 11:02pm
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Replies: 80
Views: 4,661
patent leather
Rediculous. Patent leather doesn't make you stand out. If anything, it looks sharp and professional. Honestly, the beef with patent is because some old guard won't accept new styles. Umpiring...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Aug 14, 2007, 04:01pm
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Replies: 47
Views: 4,320
Suggestion
Get rid of the 16U and 18U divisions, merge them into one larger pool, and give it a name. . . majors division. . . . or something along those lines. These kids already play together in high school....
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Forum: Softball
Sat Jul 21, 2007, 09:42pm
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Replies: 58
Views: 5,412
wow
NSA isn't big out west. I don't know about your area, but the same teams play both associations out here in Indiana, harware hunters is a pretty lame choice of words.
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Forum: Softball
Thu Jul 19, 2007, 11:32pm
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Replies: 58
Views: 5,412
My backyard
The 'B' in Indiana is in my backyard. My home is five minutes from the Portage site. My work is 4 minutes from the Hidden Lake site and 7 minutes from the Crown Point site. Its neat finally having...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jul 03, 2007, 10:23am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
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No, I was in NW Indiana.
Mark
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Forum: Softball
Mon Jul 02, 2007, 08:31pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Dakota
I know Dakota, I pulled the darn book out and flipped right to that page. They then say that the note below it is applicable. Even when I ask them to read it, and it clearly discusses the ball...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Jul 02, 2007, 07:27pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,252
Rule Question
My rule interpretation skills are being put to the test by a few collegues. Maybe I am going crazy but I am 100% this is interference in NSA. I would assume this rule is alike in all play. Help me...
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Forum: Softball
Wed May 23, 2007, 05:51pm
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,700
Top 5 Reasons
A sports channel. . . can't remember which, might have been ESPN Classic, not too long ago did a Top 5 Reasons you can't blame Don Denkinger for the Cardinals losing that series. However, still many...
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 22, 2007, 10:35pm
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Replies: 50
Views: 3,217
western cut
I prefer the look of blue over grey. . . . however, I do not like the western cut/no pleats. . . and I haven't seen blue pants any other way. Haven't looked in awhile though.
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 22, 2007, 10:31pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,745
Bush
It's bush. And the reason why I will throw in an instant time if there is no other potential action on those types of situations. You don't have to wait for the runner to call time, you can do it...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Apr 27, 2007, 12:00pm
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Replies: 59
Views: 4,293
One step further
Heck, I will take it one step further and suggest to you I will not wait for the runner to ask for time, I will just do it myself. As an example, runner on first, pick off attempt, runner slides in,...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Mar 23, 2007, 12:08am
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,619
hmm
How exactly do you ring up a call third strike on a passed ball? Maybe in a ten and under game, but in a H.S. varsity game?
Blu
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Forum: Softball
Wed Nov 22, 2006, 04:29pm
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,961
NSA Rule
It is an older rule in the NSA rulebook and was modified about three or four years ago to include "live ball" after a girl took the bat with her around the bases at the WS after hitting a home run. ...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Sep 25, 2006, 04:35pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Think it out
Think the situation out.
Had the runner not interferred, would the defense been able to throw to third for the tag out then on to first for the force out? Probably not. So why then would you...
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Forum: Softball
Mon Sep 25, 2006, 04:25pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,129
All depends
It depends on if they are paying mileage or not. Longest drive I have made is close to 6 hours one way. That one paid mileage:)
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Forum: Softball
Thu Aug 10, 2006, 09:50pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Re
BR awarded first base. Runners advance if forced. Unless the offensive coach would like to take the result of the play.
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Forum: Softball
Tue Aug 01, 2006, 03:54pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,118
re
I wear the same size for both the powder blue honig and NSA shirts. As far as getting NSA logo uniforms, you have to go through their website: www.playnsa.com. Make sure you have your registration...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Jul 14, 2006, 03:49pm
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,842
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Ouch, pulled him during the middle of a game? It would have to be a very serious offense for that to occur.
It happens. I have seen it done and have had to do it myself once. It is never an...
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Forum: Softball
Thu Jul 13, 2006, 07:15am
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,404
NSA Schools
I help teach at the Indiana NSA schools and clinics. If you want any information, shoot me a PM.
Blu
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