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Forum: Softball Thu Jul 05, 2012, 09:32pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,364
Posted By Az.Ump
So prior to the hands coming together any motion...

So prior to the hands coming together any motion resembling a pitch is legal?

Situation: Runner(s) on base outs don't matter. After getting her signals the pitcher strides forward, drags her...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 04, 2012, 10:07pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,364
Posted By Az.Ump
Before starting the delivery (pitch), the pitcher...

Before starting the delivery (pitch), the pitcher shall comply with the following:

EFFECT - Sections 1-5, 7,8:
A. Any infraction of Sections 1-5, 7, 8 is an illegal pitch.

Paul
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 25, 2012, 06:38pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,364
Posted By Az.Ump
Illegal pitch. She is starting her pitching...

Illegal pitch. She is starting her pitching motion prior to separating her hands.

Paul
Forum: Softball Thu Apr 12, 2012, 10:57pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,904
Posted By Az.Ump
No. 3.3.4 Only applies to a bat already removed...

No.
3.3.4 Only applies to a bat already removed pre game or during play.
First time during play,
EFFECT—(3.3.1.1 to 3.3.1.8)—See Appendix C. If a batter enters the
batter’s box with an illegal...
Forum: Softball Thu Mar 29, 2012, 12:20am
Replies: 51
Views: 8,831
Posted By Az.Ump
Call time. Walk out to the pitcher and tell her...

Call time. Walk out to the pitcher and tell her not to do that again and give her a different ball. Tell her coach. Return the ball to the home coach if you judge it has been defaced and get a...
Forum: Softball Mon Feb 27, 2012, 10:02pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,143
Posted By Az.Ump
The duck would have to have a first and last name...

The duck would have to have a first and last name listed on the line up card otherwise it would be an illegal duck. It would also need a NOCSAE stamp on its bill and be unaltered. Heating the duck...
Forum: Softball Mon Feb 27, 2012, 09:52pm
Replies: 2
Views: 971
Posted By Az.Ump
In NFHS if found the unreported sub (if a legal...

In NFHS if found the unreported sub (if a legal sub) is entered and the offending coach gets a warning. If repeated the coach is restricted to the dugout.

Paul
Forum: Softball Mon Feb 27, 2012, 01:32pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,496
Posted By Az.Ump
Can we burn Bretman now? He turned me into a...

Can we burn Bretman now?

He turned me into a newt.

He weighs the same as a duck.

Paul 
Forum: Softball Wed Oct 12, 2011, 06:08pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,812
Posted By Az.Ump
Read page 58 of your 2011 NFHS case book at 8.4.3...

Read page 58 of your 2011 NFHS case book at 8.4.3 Situation H.

Paul
Forum: Softball Wed Oct 12, 2011, 12:54pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,812
Posted By Az.Ump
I believe this is one of the exceptions. Unless...

I believe this is one of the exceptions. Unless she is obstructed on the way back to 2B she is out on a successful appeal

Paul
Forum: Softball Mon Sep 19, 2011, 04:12pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,013
Posted By Az.Ump
Obstructed runner cannot be called out between...

Obstructed runner cannot be called out between the two bases where the obstruction occurred. There are a few exceptions which according to the post were absent. Dead ball bring BR back to 1B after...
Forum: Softball Tue Sep 13, 2011, 12:03pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By Az.Ump
Thumbs up Well said Dave. Could have used it last weekend...

Well said Dave. Could have used it last weekend instead of ejecting a coach. He just couldn't handle the truth.


Paul
Forum: Softball Mon Sep 12, 2011, 03:04pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,560
Posted By Az.Ump
Obstruction shall be heavily scrutinized by the...

Obstruction shall be heavily scrutinized by the umpire.

FZ warned us about the "Central Scrutinizer"

This is the CENTRAL SCRUTINIZER...it is my responsibility to enforce all the laws that...
Forum: Softball Sat Sep 03, 2011, 03:45pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,659
Posted By Az.Ump
Hugo, Rule 8.9 ART.2 . . . In the top of the...

Hugo,

Rule 8.9 ART.2 . . . In the top of the first inning only, the pitcher and catcher are identified as those players listed on the lineup as the pitcher and catcher; both must face at least the...
Forum: Softball Mon Aug 22, 2011, 11:51pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,160
Posted By Az.Ump
I think he wants plain blue as he was getting...

I think he wants plain blue as he was getting them from Lester's not ASA.

Paul
Forum: Softball Fri Aug 19, 2011, 12:45pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,359
Posted By Az.Ump
Reported

Reported
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 12, 2011, 07:50pm
Replies: 15
Views: 3,048
Posted By Az.Ump
1. While the incorrect batter is at bat: ...

1. While the incorrect batter is at bat:
EFFECT: The correct batter must take the batter’s position and assume
any balls and strikes. Any runs scored or bases run while the incorrect
batter...
Forum: Softball Sun Jul 03, 2011, 05:23pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By Az.Ump
PU's call. 8-10 feet from bag near the line...

PU's call. 8-10 feet from bag near the line between 3B and home. BU should be inside not standing still. No excuses for being livid.

Paul
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 16, 2011, 06:35pm
Replies: 12
Views: 9,398
Posted By Az.Ump
Bats in kickball :eek: Paul

Bats in kickball :eek:

Paul
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 16, 2011, 01:38pm
Replies: 12
Views: 9,398
Posted By Az.Ump
Kickball? Is that on ESPN 8 "The Ocho"? Under FED...

Kickball? Is that on ESPN 8 "The Ocho"? Under FED isn't an offensive player who intentionally kicks the ball out or guilty of interference? Do they have a cheat sheet for rules differences between...
Forum: Softball Tue May 31, 2011, 11:09pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,260
Posted By Az.Ump
8.2 ART. 5 . . . She runs outside the...

8.2
ART. 5 . . . She runs outside the three-foot (0.91m) lane and, in the judgment
of the umpire, interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base (there must be a throw); however, the...
Forum: Softball Tue May 10, 2011, 09:55pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,269
Posted By Az.Ump
18B's Prescott Az. Andy deserves the 18 gold and...

18B's Prescott Az. Andy deserves the 18 gold and he will do just fine. Worked with him tonight high school 5A quarter finals. The guy is smooth even had time to give me a couple of tips between...
Forum: Softball Mon May 09, 2011, 09:57pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,367
Posted By Az.Ump
When you do high school or FED ball you should be...

When you do high school or FED ball you should be issued a rule book, case book and umpire's manual every year. If you are registered with NFHS you can also access them online.

Online...
Forum: Softball Sat Apr 23, 2011, 08:30pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By Az.Ump
LIBlueASA None of us know the local politics...

LIBlueASA

None of us know the local politics and if we did PM, email or in person would be preferred over a public forum. So advice would have to be generic. In no particular order.
1) It is a...
Forum: Softball Sat Apr 23, 2011, 04:25pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By Az.Ump
No just doing chores. It just reminded me of the...

No just doing chores. It just reminded me of the local drama. Sometimes all you can do is laugh.

“My philosophy, like color television, is all there in black and white” ;)

Paul
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