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Forum: Softball Sun Jul 26, 2009, 08:52am
Replies: 24
Views: 2,105
Posted By reccer
Coach here. Your judgment of where to place the...

Coach here. Your judgment of where to place the runner should also be influenced by your knowledge (if any) of the respective players and the game situation.

For ex, if the outfield is playing...
Forum: Softball Fri Jul 17, 2009, 04:56pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,798
Posted By reccer
I give the "river"..... I googled fastpitch...

I give the "river".....

I googled fastpitch strike zone river.... no luck. Would someone please interpret what this means?
Forum: Softball Mon Jul 13, 2009, 02:15pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,684
Posted By reccer
Those of you that say I pulled the trigger too quick

I can't speak for the forfeit part, but your initial reaction should have been to run the coach when you ascertained why his batter went to the dugout. Don't forget there is a DC who is playing by...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 09, 2009, 04:01pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,255
Posted By reccer
My bad. Apparently I have dredged up some...

My bad. Apparently I have dredged up some unpleasant memories. Did you used to sell marshmellows?
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 09, 2009, 03:14pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,255
Posted By reccer
Become an ump?? The guy is a SS, not some...

Become an ump??

The guy is a SS, not some fat a$$ half blind never wuz 10 hole hittin' picked on in the 3rd grade restroom right fielder.

A stud like him needs to fleece the wanna be D1 parents...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 08, 2009, 07:56am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,177
Posted By reccer
So, assuming that at this point you would have...

So, assuming that at this point you would have granted home on this obstruction, and further assuming there are no other runners, wouldn't you just stop play and award home?
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 18, 2009, 11:44am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,291
Posted By reccer
So, when the half inning is over, and I ask you...

So, when the half inning is over, and I ask you to "flip that back", I trust you will understand
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 12, 2009, 09:57am
Replies: 22
Views: 8,031
Posted By reccer
Blues are not without their own strategy to slow...

Blues are not without their own strategy to slow this down. Ex:

Know it all coach trailing by 2 runs with 5 minutes left on the clock jogs out to swap flex/dp. Talks fast, "I'm dropping down to...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 12, 2009, 08:38am
Replies: 22
Views: 8,031
Posted By reccer
Below is link to a must have line-up managment...

Below is link to a must have line-up managment system that explains dp/flex in a very clear manner. Print it out and you will be the hero under your tent, or tree, or whatever area you claim as For...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 12, 2009, 08:15am
Replies: 22
Views: 8,031
Posted By reccer
A buddy Blue of mine has this to say at the plate...

A buddy Blue of mine has this to say at the plate conference when he is presented with a lineup card that has DP/Flex. "Coaches, do you understand dp/flex? If not, then you can't use it nor can you...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 12, 2009, 07:43am
Replies: 22
Views: 8,031
Posted By reccer
Understanding the ASA/NFHS DP / Flex Rule by ...

Understanding the ASA/NFHS DP / Flex Rule
by
Tom Bell, Fastpitch Umpire, Minnesota
Starting Lineup
With DP/Flex, you have 10 starters, not 9. Both the DP and the Flex are starting players. The...
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 10, 2009, 12:47pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
I concede that stepping into the pitch is...

I concede that stepping into the pitch is necessary when its off the plate, and I have some homework to do on this concept.

The Blue team's pitcher in the video is going to U of Houston. (Red...
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 10, 2009, 08:31am
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
I do realize it if the outside pitch is 6 inches...

I do realize it if the outside pitch is 6 inches off the plate.

Until DD gets in a better mood, (or I buy her the car I promised if she led the city in something (she was second in SB's), these...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 07:19pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
Never mind. Found her. World's Tallest Woman...

Never mind. Found her.

World's Tallest Woman - Urban Legends (http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_worlds_tallest_woman.htm)
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 07:09pm
Replies: 33
Views: 6,336
Posted By reccer
That Blue sure was pretty. One of your daughters...

That Blue sure was pretty. One of your daughters no doubt. Guarantee I would come out to complain about a call with that one:)
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 05:02pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
I know its the wrong forum to be having an in...

I know its the wrong forum to be having an in depth hitting discussion, but, briefly, slam that back elbow down in to the slot and see where your hands are relative to your toes. I bet they are a...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 03:53pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
Results of static test in the kitchen, not at the...

Results of static test in the kitchen, not at the ballpark:

16 year old 5' 2" female subject was positioned 20 inches from home plate. Her grip was not choked up. Using her regular swing with no...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 03:22pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
Alright guys, I will run Mike's test on DD and...

Alright guys, I will run Mike's test on DD and report back.

Wade, I think Tom Glavine and Tim McCarver might disagree with you. Speaking of McCarver, here is a website for you:

Shut Up Tim...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 02:07pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
Dakota: No problem, I figured since we added...

Dakota: No problem, I figured since we added those two pitcher lines it might fly.

Wade: I hated that drill. It was not real world realistic. I still see his home run that basically ended Lidge as...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 08:02am
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
Actually, its 33-34 inches long. Those 2-3 inches...

Actually, its 33-34 inches long. Those 2-3 inches make a big difference when you are talking about a bats sweets spot.

I didn't say the pitch wasn't touchable, I said it wasn't hitable, with any...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 09, 2009, 07:33am
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
So, you want to narrow the strike zone by 8...

So, you want to narrow the strike zone by 8 inches?


No I'm narrowing the strike zone by 4 inches of the outside edge.

I disagree. Pitches down the opposite batters box stripe are not...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 10:27pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
I want outside strikes to be 4 inches closer to...

I want outside strikes to be 4 inches closer to the batter.

I 'm not talking about chalk in the dirt.

I am permanently painting lines on the existing plate.

Draw a plate out on your desk....
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 04:44pm
Replies: 62
Views: 4,939
Posted By reccer
Make that outside pitch hittable, so Kruc doesn't...

Make that outside pitch hittable, so Kruc doesn't throw down his headset in disgust and start mumbling to himself and I don't keep breaking tv sets.

Keep the existing plate and draw two lines say...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 01:29pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,564
Posted By reccer
Here's a Blue channeling his inner-Mike

Weplay - "14U ASA COMPETITIVE SOFTBALL - Assume all infield fly conditions apply, if a fielder intentionally lets the ball drop, is there any penalty?" by Julie Softball in Softball...
Forum: Softball Sun Jun 07, 2009, 01:09pm
Replies: 39
Views: 3,221
Posted By reccer
Bigdawg, Rather than work yourself into a...

Bigdawg,

Rather than work yourself into a frenzy because of that red cape I waved in front of you, Ponder this. I thought I knew the rules of basketball. Then we integrated, and I quickly learned...
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