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Forum: Baseball Sun Feb 19, 2006, 06:40am

Replies: 3 By invitation only Views: 1,712 Posted By Mike Walsh Carl, if you want to use an indicator with... Carl, if you want to use an indicator with gloves, try NFL receivers gloves. The fingertips have sort of a tacky rubberized material that lets you feel the wheel. But why wear gloves when its a balmy...

Forum: Baseball Sun Feb 19, 2006, 06:32am

Replies: 111 Switching Batters Boxes in Pony baseball Views: 10,107 Posted By Mike Walsh Re: Wait right there. Those who disagree with your position provide support from the rule book. Your point is that switching back and forth is unsportsmanlike. I don't have a problem with your interpretation, in that all...

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 18, 2006, 11:22pm

Replies: 7 Situation Views: 1,545 Posted By Mike Walsh With a play at the plate, she must vacate if she... With a play at the plate, she must vacate if she has time to. But she is not responsible for knowing where the ball ends up as a result of eh defensive misplay, and, for purposes of interference,...

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 18, 2006, 11:16pm

Replies: 17 27 Inches... Views: 2,360 Posted By Mike Walsh 12-sided? I have enough trouble with 4! Mike 12-sided? I have enough trouble with 4! Mike

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 18, 2006, 10:59pm

Replies: 9 No Problem, But Your Call Views: 1,323 Posted By Mike Walsh It is hard to follow the situation. Why the... It is hard to follow the situation. Why the statement that there was an offensive coach at first? That's a given. Was there coach interference? Anyway, the easiest escape might be to declare the...

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 17, 2006, 01:21pm

Replies: 7 Situation Views: 1,545 Posted By Mike Walsh I would treat a) and b) the same way. Once the... I would treat a) and b) the same way. Once the defense misplays the ball, if the batter is trying to get out of the way, I will let the play stand unless I judge intent to interfere. Mike

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 17, 2006, 07:19am

Replies: 7 Injuries Views: 1,733 Posted By Mike Walsh [/B][/QUOTE] You would be covered under that... [/B][/QUOTE] You would be covered under that most likely .. but its strictly forbidden in my assoc in assist a player in any way. Actually, you're not even supposed to pick up the helmet of the...

Forum: Baseball Fri Feb 17, 2006, 07:11am

Replies: 111 Switching Batters Boxes in Pony baseball Views: 10,107 Posted By Mike Walsh You only penalize if he leaves the box and delays... You only penalize if he leaves the box and delays the game. But one of the exceptions is when time is called. If Fed was as restrictive as you say, the batter could still manage to switch by...

Forum: Baseball Fri Feb 17, 2006, 07:02am

Replies: 111 Switching Batters Boxes in Pony baseball Views: 10,107 Posted By Mike Walsh Re: Wait right there, Umpires are required to enforce the rules. But if you require support from TDs and/or coaches, you're looking for rouble. When you practice good game mgt. skills you enforce rather than cooperate....

Forum: General / Off-Topic Thu Feb 16, 2006, 09:18pm

Replies: 6 Income Tax Info/Question Views: 2,211 Posted By Mike Walsh Don't forget round trip mileage to games and... Don't forget round trip mileage to games and meetings, association dues and fees, expenses for professional memberships (officating.com; Referee magazine), rule books, instructional books and tapes,...

Forum: General / Off-Topic Thu Feb 16, 2006, 09:04pm

Replies: 6 Income Tax Info/Question Views: 2,211 Posted By Mike Walsh Actually, if it is a hobby you can still claim... Actually, if it is a hobby you can still claim expenses, but only up to the amount of the income. What you cannot do is claim a loss. An IRS red flag is alledged (IRS does not disclose actual red...

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 16, 2006, 08:46pm

Replies: 10 If ' ya' had your druthers...... Views: 1,352 Posted By Mike Walsh Nice distinction. Mike Nice distinction. Mike

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 16, 2006, 08:41pm

Replies: 17 27 Inches... Views: 2,360 Posted By Mike Walsh I've seen this idea posted on softball forums... I've seen this idea posted on softball forums every now and then, and it baffles me. What is the basis for wanting the entire ball in the zone? I've never heard the concept associated with baseball,...

Forum: Baseball Thu Feb 16, 2006, 08:17pm

Replies: 28 Umpiring in the 1940s Views: 2,999 Posted By Mike Walsh An immediate call of safe is warranted, but I... An immediate call of safe is warranted, but I think the way greymule described it, the umpire may have signalled early. Since his arms were already fully extended with the foot just barely having...

Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 14, 2006, 06:39am

Replies: 46 3 Base Award? Views: 5,409 Posted By Mike Walsh My association had a meetng last night and our... My association had a meetng last night and our interpreter brought this up. He said he went to the state's (NJ) interpreter and was told that the only thing you do is fix or remove the glove, with no...

Forum: Softball Mon Feb 13, 2006, 04:32pm

Replies: 8 No softball at London 2012! Views: 1,714 Posted By Mike Walsh Not bad. But money talks. How about a combination... Not bad. But money talks. How about a combination of the two? With corporate sponsorships' help, an alternative competition could work. The AFC never would have made it to the NFL if they didn't have...

Forum: Softball Mon Feb 13, 2006, 04:21pm

Replies: 13 In Regards To Taking Out The Lines Views: 1,991 Posted By Mike Walsh They'll always do what you let them do. Since... They'll always do what you let them do. Since this is a new interp to be enforced, it might be a good idea to give them a warning - at the plate conference. "Remember coach, if the girls take out the...

Forum: Softball Mon Feb 13, 2006, 04:16pm

Replies: 8 Another Obstruction Scenario Views: 1,540 Posted By Mike Walsh Let's see, 14 posts, member 4 weeks. How did you... Let's see, 14 posts, member 4 weeks. How did you miss seeing this posted 100 times. ;) Yeah, you made the right call. Put him where he would have ended up had the obstruction not occurred. Mike

Forum: Baseball Mon Feb 13, 2006, 04:12pm

Replies: 15 NFHS Interp. 2, Questions 1 & 3 Views: 2,736 Posted By Mike Walsh I think if an offensive coach complains I'll just... I think if an offensive coach complains I'll just spit on my hand, grab a little infield mix, and rub my thumb in it. Then I'll ask the pitcher for his glove, and tell the coach that it just looks...

Forum: Baseball Mon Feb 13, 2006, 04:06pm

Replies: 15 NFHS Interp. 2, Questions 1 & 3 Views: 2,736 Posted By Mike Walsh Re: PA interp At the NJ meeting, they told us that even a few threads meant the glove had to be replaced. Must be a geographical thing ;) Mike

Forum: Baseball Mon Feb 13, 2006, 04:01pm

Replies: 46 3 Base Award? Views: 5,409 Posted By Mike Walsh It works for me. I'd much rather argue with a... It works for me. I'd much rather argue with a coach who wants 3 bases he ain't gonna get that argue with one who can't understand why I'd award 3 becasue of a few white threads. Who do you think is...

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 10, 2006, 03:09pm

Replies: 16 taking out coaches box line Views: 2,376 Posted By Mike Walsh Certainly lines disappear routinely during the... Certainly lines disappear routinely during the course of a game. But why do you think the coach is deliberately removing them? Mike

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 09, 2006, 02:45pm

Replies: 9 Which takes precedence? Views: 1,571 Posted By Mike Walsh Ahhhh! Boy, am I glad I didn't try to come off... Ahhhh! Boy, am I glad I didn't try to come off all huffy. Mike

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 09, 2006, 02:42pm

Replies: 15 NFHS Question 24 Views: 2,495 Posted By Mike Walsh 7-4-1k:The batter will be called out when the bat... 7-4-1k:The batter will be called out when the bat hits the ball a second time outside the batter’s box. That's clear enough if you don't try to overthink it. Mike

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 09, 2006, 02:39pm

Replies: 16 taking out coaches box line Views: 2,376 Posted By Mike Walsh The new rule refers to intentionally removing... The new rule refers to intentionally removing lines. A strike or ball is to be assessed, and a team warning issued. For subsequent violations the head coach is ejected. According to our state...

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