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Forum: Softball Tue Aug 29, 2006, 11:56am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,989
Posted By blu_bawls
I agree the runner is safe. This kinda...

I agree the runner is safe.

This kinda reminds me of a play I had about three years ago in Mens FP.

R1 slides safely into third on close tag. Third baseman moves away and R1 loses contact with...
Forum: Softball Wed Aug 02, 2006, 11:44am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,591
Posted By blu_bawls
There would be almost no evidence that a "double...

There would be almost no evidence that a "double play" could be possible. I call the runner out and keep the batter at 3-2.
Forum: Softball Tue Aug 01, 2006, 08:45am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,324
Posted By blu_bawls
bigsig, I did this early in my career in a...

bigsig,

I did this early in my career in a 12 or 14U game. Almost exact same situation. One parent went nuts and I had to toss him.

This is one of those errors that doesn't change the facts...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 26, 2006, 09:32am
Replies: 55
Views: 4,036
Posted By blu_bawls
Excellent post wade. Minneapolis ASA wears...

Excellent post wade.

Minneapolis ASA wears powder blue and navy pants almost always. St. Paul allows either combination.

The other ASA organization here is powder blue and gray but they have...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 02:43pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
Body language is communication and if I read it...

Body language is communication and if I read it (and not guess it) I am calling the out.

Dakota...again you are the one to lose focus. In this situation as described at the beginning of the thread...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 11:51am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
I have listened to what you have said and I don't...

I have listened to what you have said and I don't agree with you.
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 11:09am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
[QUOTE=Dakota]A live ball appeal by its nature...

[QUOTE=Dakota]A live ball appeal by its nature must many times be made quickly with the defense concentrating on making the play, not communicating with the umpire.

EXACTLY. So once the cathcer...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 11:04am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
That is a really stupid question that I am not...

That is a really stupid question that I am not even going to consider responding to.
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 08:31am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
The request comes not in the players words but in...

The request comes not in the players words but in their actions.
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 08:27am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
mcrowder, I prefer to be called bawls, not...

mcrowder,

I prefer to be called bawls, not blu. LOL.

Yes I did edit my post to include the word intentional.

Does anyone remember the Simpson's episode where Homer saved Springfield from...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 07:09am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
It's the intent that makes it an appeal.

It's the intent that makes it an appeal.
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 19, 2006, 06:46pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
Opinion also noted.

Opinion also noted.
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 19, 2006, 03:01pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
Your opionion is noted.

Your opionion is noted.
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 19, 2006, 02:55pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
The action of stepping on the base INTENTIONALLY...

The action of stepping on the base INTENTIONALLY is enough to constitute an appeal. Out is called.
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 19, 2006, 02:49pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,764
Posted By blu_bawls
I don't think you have to worry about that...

I don't think you have to worry about that happening.
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 19, 2006, 11:21am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,775
Posted By blu_bawls
If the catcher stepped on the base intentionally...

If the catcher stepped on the base intentionally and not just walking over it, it's an out. They wouldn't have to say "They missed the base" before doing it.

So I could see the umpire calling the...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 19, 2006, 11:18am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,764
Posted By blu_bawls
Coach Joe, Sorry that you have to go through...

Coach Joe,

Sorry that you have to go through these long, enduring crap that some like to lay out on this site.

There are really only two reasons the umpire deterined the conference was illegal...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 30, 2006, 10:59am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,981
Posted By blu_bawls
OK. Asa says it is. What does NFHS say?

OK. Asa says it is. What does NFHS say?
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 30, 2006, 10:57am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,981
Posted By blu_bawls
Actually you can do that without a lineup card....

Actually you can do that without a lineup card. You check the official book.

Now I don't see anywhere where the expression "official" is used to describe the lineup card. The only thing I find is...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 30, 2006, 08:18am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,981
Posted By blu_bawls
Actually, its a copy of the official line ups....

Actually, its a copy of the official line ups. The official line ups are in the team books with thte home team being the official book.

Does the ASA or USSSA have a section in their rule books...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 30, 2006, 08:13am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,692
Posted By blu_bawls
What is McGriffs?

What is McGriffs?
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 29, 2006, 10:45am
Replies: 31
Views: 7,057
Posted By blu_bawls
I have owned Tanel's since 2002 and absolutlely...

I have owned Tanel's since 2002 and absolutlely love them. They are light, flexible, and easy to maintain.

The base shoes are great too. I love the tread and footprint design for easy mobility....
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 29, 2006, 10:31am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,981
Posted By blu_bawls
It is a reference tool. Tell me where have you...

It is a reference tool. Tell me where have you ever had someone use the lineup card as an official record of a game? It doesn't record pitch counts, bb, hits, errors or anything else relevant to the...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 29, 2006, 10:15am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,981
Posted By blu_bawls
What is an illegal lineup card? The umpires...

What is an illegal lineup card?

The umpires lineup card is a reference tool, not an official document. Unlike Minnesota ASA, most organizations do not require the turning in of a line up card.
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Forum: Softball Thu Jun 29, 2006, 09:24am
Replies: 64
Views: 3,981
Posted By blu_bawls
Disagree. I may ask the coach if he/she is sure...

Disagree. I may ask the coach if he/she is sure they want to do it but then stop there.

Why should I take an opportunity from the defense to get an out because they were on their toes and the...
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