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Forum: Softball Sun May 27, 2012, 10:37pm
Replies: 28
Views: 4,167
Posted By tidefanintenn
9-10 grils softball league teams. Day is going...

9-10 grils softball league teams. Day is going smoothly as we have adopted a large zone for the pitchers trying to keep it from becoming a walk fest. Games have pretty much went without incident...
Forum: Baseball Sun May 27, 2012, 02:52pm
Replies: 31
Views: 10,466
Posted By tidefanintenn
I think it is because at every travel ball...

I think it is because at every travel ball tournament they get told something different. I was at one and they were told on one field completely illegal then the field right next to it they were...
Forum: Softball Mon May 21, 2012, 12:04pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,553
Posted By tidefanintenn
against North Dakota State?

against North Dakota State?
Forum: Softball Wed Apr 25, 2012, 09:23pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,261
Posted By tidefanintenn
my first comment would be: Coach we have a...

my first comment would be:

Coach we have a dead ball swinging strike 3 for the out. When coach brings up foul, I would then explain to him 1 time " Coach by rule if a pitched ball hits a player...
Forum: Softball Wed Mar 14, 2012, 09:39pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,337
Posted By tidefanintenn
nothing personal taken. I ruled that way because...

nothing personal taken. I ruled that way because i felt that was correct according to the rules not what i though was fair. I guess my biggest mistake was listening to the coach try and sell his...
Forum: Softball Mon Mar 12, 2012, 06:43pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,337
Posted By tidefanintenn
Smile no problem. I just couldnt see what it was for...

no problem. I just couldnt see what it was for but i can understand. I have some of those pet peaves myself. I really do appreciate being able to come to this site and get things from different...
Forum: Softball Mon Mar 12, 2012, 01:43pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,337
Posted By tidefanintenn
Thanks guys you helped me out. Mbcrowder, I am...

Thanks guys you helped me out. Mbcrowder, I am not sure what the sigh is about, but...

All I wanted was to double check myself after the coach got me to overthinking a little. Sometimes all we...
Forum: Softball Sun Mar 11, 2012, 01:28pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,337
Posted By tidefanintenn
need a little help I have confused myself

Here is the situation: r1 on first batter hits pop up in vicinity of bag. Runner is standing on bag and never moves. Fielder coming over to make play runs into runner and both fall to ground. The...
Forum: Football Tue Nov 22, 2011, 09:46pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By tidefanintenn
thanks, I thought that was correct, but when...

thanks, I thought that was correct, but when coach questioned me I was unsure.
Forum: Football Tue Nov 22, 2011, 08:20pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By tidefanintenn
running punter

Quick question for oyu guys. I am away from my books and need to give an answer to a coach. I was asked if the punter runs to his left, right, or towards the line of scrimmage can he be hit if it...
Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 21, 2011, 10:31am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,510
Posted By tidefanintenn
what aare you asking for the pull overs

what aare you asking for the pull overs
Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 20, 2011, 10:30pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,811
Posted By tidefanintenn
This is not a strike in Dixie youth unless the...

This is not a strike in Dixie youth unless the umpires deems the batter offered at the pitch. No movement would not constitute an attempt to offer at the pitch. Call this pitch were it is as a ...
Forum: Baseball Sun Jun 01, 2008, 10:21pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,473
Posted By tidefanintenn
I had this coach that is always coming up with...

I had this coach that is always coming up with the best ways to handle any situation.

Here's what he had his kids do. After the pitch he had the catcher step up to the plate and check the...
Forum: Baseball Fri May 30, 2008, 12:41am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,473
Posted By tidefanintenn
danreeves1973, I also do a lot of Dixie...

danreeves1973,

I also do a lot of Dixie games and see this a lot. If it starts getting out of hand when the runner goes back to the bag we (being me or one of my partners) kill the play so that...
Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 05, 2007, 10:39pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,744
Posted By tidefanintenn
Best one I've heard in a while was coach arguing...

Best one I've heard in a while was coach arguing balls and strikes. "You cannot have a zone that goes from here (swipes hand across his letters) to here (chops his knee caps)" When he was making...
Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 30, 2007, 11:15pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By tidefanintenn
Thanks guys. I have really had my hands full...

Thanks guys. I have really had my hands full starting out the year. I was recruited to help curb a lot of this type of behavior and so far after 19 games we have only had this one big flare up. ...
Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 30, 2007, 01:34am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,481
Posted By tidefanintenn
Lightbulb Could of handled situation a little better

This situation happened to me while I was the firld umpire in a local youth league. I was hoping for solid suggestions on how I might could handle this situation better in the future.

R! and R2...
Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 22, 2007, 10:51pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By tidefanintenn
Ux, I call alot of games for my local youth...

Ux,

I call alot of games for my local youth leagues and something that helps me is I widen my stance a little and I stretch before and after the game. If the soreness is very bad I will take some...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 28, 2006, 11:30pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,310
Posted By tidefanintenn
Ace, I have heard the comments about "He...

Ace,

I have heard the comments about "He is strict on the rules" by several officials around the parks I call at. I do create some static with a few coaches that think they are above the rules,...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 21, 2006, 02:35pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By tidefanintenn
Rich, I liked your article too. I was given it...

Rich, I liked your article too. I was given it by another umpire that had got a copy from somewhere. I usually do not have any issues with ejecting if it is warranted. I am not known for throwing...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 21, 2006, 12:12pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By tidefanintenn
Thanks coach. I might not have stated my...

Thanks coach. I might not have stated my intitial post as clearly as I should have. The league Pres. is cleaning up the league he is wanting me to be there to help insure that the umpiring side is...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 21, 2006, 11:38am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By tidefanintenn
Pete Thanks for the info. I met...

Pete

Thanks for the info. I met extensively with the President and the district supervisor over this league before taking the job. I have dealt with both individuals in other youth sports such...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 21, 2006, 08:45am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By tidefanintenn
bigwes, Yes there are alot of places that...

bigwes,

Yes there are alot of places that play different leagues, but the closest one to me is over and hour away. Dixie will remain in our area for the next several years. I have no problem...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 21, 2006, 12:06am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By tidefanintenn
Thanks, Tuss. I had a few of those ideas. I...

Thanks, Tuss. I had a few of those ideas. I will be an active UIC due to me loving to being involved. I will set up a coaches meeting with all of the umpires befor enext season. Do you think we...
Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 20, 2006, 11:46pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,468
Posted By tidefanintenn
Dixie is the only youth baseball in our area. ...

Dixie is the only youth baseball in our area. The leagues pay the umpires around $25-30 a game. Their are plenty of good umpires this league just never used them. They always tried to use kids...
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