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Forum: Softball Tue Jan 24, 2006, 01:05pm

Replies: 10 Confidence Views: 1,178 Posted By rharrell I'm only going into my second year, but don't... I'm only going into my second year, but don't confuse asking a partner for help with lacking confidence. If you believe he had a better angle, do not hesitate to ask for help. I try to do it...

Forum: Softball Thu Dec 22, 2005, 12:23pm

Replies: 26 Let's talk strike zone and changes Views: 2,713 Posted By rharrell After coaching for several years, I learned that... After coaching for several years, I learned that every umpire has a sweet spot - be it outside, inside, high or low. That's not really a bad thing, a good pitcher will find it and take advantage. ...

Forum: Softball Fri Oct 14, 2005, 02:05pm

Replies: 4 Odd play Views: 1,080 Posted By rharrell Saw this last week and all the D3K talk made me... Saw this last week and all the D3K talk made me think of it. Batter has 2 strikes, next pitch hits the ground and she checks her swing. PU calls ball. Batter thinks its D3K and runs for 1B,...

Forum: Softball Fri Sep 30, 2005, 11:50am

Replies: 10 Just checking.. Views: 1,818 Posted By rharrell My daughter catches for her HS team and a travel... My daughter catches for her HS team and a travel team (which I coach) and this is a sore subject with me. She has been injured in several collisions at the plate while holding the ball. Fortunately,...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 26, 2005, 12:16pm

Replies: 2 Granting time to batter Views: 1,064 Posted By rharrell Didn't see the base ump motion time before the... Didn't see the base ump motion time before the pitch, but he possibly could have. A runner was on third and he was closest to the coach.

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 26, 2005, 08:25am

Replies: 2 Granting time to batter Views: 1,064 Posted By rharrell Saw a strange one this weekend in GHSA. Plate... Saw a strange one this weekend in GHSA. Plate ump had called third strike. Base ump then conferred and said the offensive coach had tried to call a time out. Batter was put back at the plate and...

Forum: Softball Fri Sep 09, 2005, 08:32am

Replies: 12 Coach INT Views: 1,652 Posted By rharrell I know it's interference if the 3B coach... I know it's interference if the 3B coach interferes on a batted ball. On a thrown ball, doesn't the ball remain live? However, if the 3B coach is running down the line to distract the defense,...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 22, 2005, 04:38pm

Replies: 7 Leaving field of play Views: 1,207 Posted By rharrell Originally I called her out, then called time and... Originally I called her out, then called time and conferenced with the BU. Brought her back out, and BU explained to defensive coach this was a "correctable error" since she should have been called...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 22, 2005, 09:14am

Replies: 7 Leaving field of play Views: 1,207 Posted By rharrell Had this happen in GHSA (NFHS)tournament this... Had this happen in GHSA (NFHS)tournament this weekend. Batter swings for 2nd strike, I call strike. Apparently thinking it's her third, she heads for the dugout. I verbally give the count and also...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 17, 2005, 09:07am

Replies: 21 Georgia High School - Tie Breaker Rule Views: 3,779 Posted By rharrell Meant to say B2 at bat, need to work on my... Meant to say B2 at bat, need to work on my "umpspeak"

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 17, 2005, 08:56am

Replies: 21 Georgia High School - Tie Breaker Rule Views: 3,779 Posted By rharrell I'm sticking with last player to have completed a... I'm sticking with last player to have completed a turn at bat. Situation....2 outs, R1 on 1st, R2 at bat. With a count of 1-1, R1 is caught stealing 2b. R-1 would be the tie break runner,...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 17, 2005, 08:03am

Replies: 21 Georgia High School - Tie Breaker Rule Views: 3,779 Posted By rharrell Sorry.......I meant top of the tenth. The... Sorry.......I meant top of the tenth. The real question is, would it be the last batted out (batter who popped up), or the last out (runner thrown out at 3rd)? Umpire put the runner thrown out...

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 16, 2005, 09:17pm

Replies: 21 Georgia High School - Tie Breaker Rule Views: 3,779 Posted By rharrell Had this come up in my DD's game today. Top of... Had this come up in my DD's game today. Top of the 9th,(second inning of tie breaker). 1 out, runner on third, batter pops up. Runner on third is thrown out before she returns to the base. Who...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 05, 2005, 09:12am

Replies: 7 Position on plays at the plate Views: 1,845 Posted By rharrell Love a close call at the plate (my DD is a... Love a close call at the plate (my DD is a catcher), but often wonder if I'm in the best position for the call. Our HS association recommends calling from the infield in front of the plate when...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 04, 2005, 03:53pm

Replies: 5 OBS at home plate (again!) Views: 1,621 Posted By rharrell Obstruction or not in # 3.......I hate to see an... Obstruction or not in # 3.......I hate to see an unprotected pitcher trying to block the plate.

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 03, 2005, 07:59am

Replies: 15 slow pitch strike zone Views: 13,422 Posted By rharrell TZ What Alameda said! Plan to try it... TZ What Alameda said! Plan to try it tonight. Thanks!

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 01, 2005, 09:01am

Replies: 15 slow pitch strike zone Views: 13,422 Posted By rharrell New to slow pitch this year after years of... New to slow pitch this year after years of coaching and calling fast pitch and baseball. While I base my zone on the batter, player's seem to have the mentality that there is a box behind the...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 26, 2005, 08:58am

Replies: 12 GRPA Jr. Girls State Tour. Views: 1,304 Posted By rharrell JEL, I understand the logic behind the... JEL, I understand the logic behind the pitching rule. Encourage coaches to bring more than 1 pitcher and avoid overworking a single pitcher. At the 14's, TD's were not initially keeping a tally...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 20, 2005, 12:08pm

Replies: 12 GRPA Jr. Girls State Tour. Views: 1,304 Posted By rharrell Runner stopped, but did not immediately return. ... Runner stopped, but did not immediately return. It was a stare down with the pitcher and the runner was trying to entice the pitcher to attempt a play. Pticher didn't and IMO should have gotten the...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 20, 2005, 10:16am

Replies: 12 GRPA Jr. Girls State Tour. Views: 1,304 Posted By rharrell LB was in the first Troup/Chatham game. Troup... LB was in the first Troup/Chatham game. Troup runner walked, made the turn, took 3 steps to 2nd, then back to 1st. Troup's team were great sports! These things run in cycles and they should...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 20, 2005, 09:23am

Replies: 12 GRPA Jr. Girls State Tour. Views: 1,304 Posted By rharrell Yeah..........Chatham did come out strong. They... Yeah..........Chatham did come out strong. They were an older group and seven of the players were on the team that placed third in last year's 14U GRPA state tournament. Umpires did a great job...

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