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Forum: Softball Mon Jul 07, 2014, 02:09pm

Replies: 16 MLB play - could it be different in softball? Views: 2,143 Posted By bigsig I had a different situation with similar results... I had a different situation with similar results a few years ago in a Varsity game. I was BU. 2 outs, no runners. Line drive hit to F3 who caught it on one hop. PU immediately called it a catch...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2014, 02:28pm

Replies: 53 Being Looked Upon as an OOJ Views: 3,903 Posted By bigsig Coach complaining: parents being sarcastic? Was... Coach complaining: parents being sarcastic? Was the team from NY or NJ? :)

Forum: Softball Sun Jun 01, 2014, 06:49pm

Replies: 27 Home Run base running adventures Views: 2,641 Posted By bigsig What about B3 passing a runner? What about B3 passing a runner?

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 17, 2014, 03:52pm

Replies: 34 Fan distracting players Views: 2,900 Posted By bigsig Had this exact issue in a HS game last year. I... Had this exact issue in a HS game last year. I just turned to the parent and asked them to stop. They did. No issue.

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 07:45pm

Replies: 39 LL world series Views: 3,396 Posted By bigsig Did you see the bad call at 3b? How can you be... Did you see the bad call at 3b? How can you be that far out of position when in a 6 man?

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 05, 2013, 05:50pm

Replies: 33 Two Violations in One Views: 3,328 Posted By bigsig Just don't understand how you could have an... Just don't understand how you could have an illegal pitch when you have a no pitch call. Can a no pitch be illegal also?

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 13, 2012, 04:28pm

Replies: 10 PONY Nationals- Durham, NC... Views: 2,016 Posted By bigsig You're a pisser! You're a pisser!

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 12, 2012, 07:10pm

Replies: 20 Coach Gone Wild ! Views: 2,827 Posted By bigsig Had 12U game, called IF. Offensive Coach comes... Had 12U game, called IF. Offensive Coach comes out screaming "what kind of a call is that?" I said "coach, the infield fly rule is to protect your runners." His response, " so you called my batter...

Forum: Softball Thu Apr 12, 2012, 07:20pm

Replies: 5 My game today was on TV - Views: 1,316 Posted By bigsig TV Game As LIUMPS partner for the TV game I just want you to know that the TV production crew decides which ump will take the plate. It's the one they prefer wears a mask! :-)

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 19, 2012, 06:54pm

Replies: 19 USSSA Tag Out Scenario Views: 3,444 Posted By bigsig Based on your description I would agree with your... Based on your description I would agree with your call 100%. I asked the questions because I thought in your original post stated that your partner, when asked, said they saw the ball on the ground...

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 19, 2012, 01:50pm

Replies: 19 USSSA Tag Out Scenario Views: 3,444 Posted By bigsig The part that bothers me is this: You did go to... The part that bothers me is this: You did go to your partner to ask what they saw. Your partner said the ball was on the ground. 4 questions; 1. What reason do you have to not accept your...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 23, 2012, 05:46pm

Replies: 13 running a clinic Views: 1,891 Posted By bigsig Li Ump We both know this group very well. The... Li Ump We both know this group very well. The average ump is 60 and has been umping for 20+ years. You are a very good umpire but being under 40 and umping for less than 10 years they are going to...

Forum: Softball Sat Dec 03, 2011, 11:30am

Replies: 29 Seventeen Games this weekend Views: 2,462 Posted By bigsig Here on LI our season ended 2 weeks ago. At 65 I... Here on LI our season ended 2 weeks ago. At 65 I try to limit myself to 2 FP games per day. I can do 3 or even 4 if on artificial turf but my hustle suffers along with my feet, knees, and back. ...

Forum: Softball Sun Oct 23, 2011, 06:58pm

Replies: 9 inadvertent dead ball call Views: 1,930 Posted By bigsig This is always difficult and embarrassing. No... This is always difficult and embarrassing. No one likes to admit they made a mistake but that's what this situation calls for in my opinion. I would go to each coach and tell them I made a mistake....

Forum: Softball Thu Sep 29, 2011, 06:21pm

Replies: 22 Rules Interpretation Views: 1,907 Posted By bigsig Good Luck J. Good Luck J.

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 28, 2011, 03:16pm

Replies: 4 USSSA rules vs ASA or PONY Views: 2,324 Posted By bigsig Thank You! Thank You!

Forum: Softball Sat Jun 25, 2011, 03:04pm

Replies: 4 USSSA rules vs ASA or PONY Views: 2,324 Posted By bigsig USSSA rules vs ASA or PONY Anyone have a summary of USSSA fastpitch rules differences with ASA and/or PONY?

Forum: Softball Sun Feb 06, 2011, 11:49am

Replies: 4 ASA Approved Bats? Views: 1,134 Posted By bigsig ASA Approved Bats? ASA Bat Question: We have many local leagues who’s players want to hit home runs. The leagues have started to submit to these player demands and are allowing any bat. Can an ASA Umpire officiate a...

Forum: Softball Tue Oct 12, 2010, 06:42pm

Replies: 13 Home book is official! Views: 1,644 Posted By bigsig I had this happen a few years ago and learned my... I had this happen a few years ago and learned my lesson. I now keep a little score card and verify score with both teams every half inning also. Easy to do and saves a lot of problems later.

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 02, 2010, 03:15pm

Replies: 7 ASA Batter-Runner INT Views: 1,610 Posted By bigsig I have dead ball, int, BR out, runners return to... I have dead ball, int, BR out, runners return to B1 and B2

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 23, 2010, 05:58pm

Replies: 18 NFHS 3' Lane Presentation Views: 2,429 Posted By bigsig I had a coach present this very argument to me a... I had a coach present this very argument to me a few years ago in a rec league game. BR hit a single to the outfield and made a wide looping turn around 1B. he wanted me to call her out for being...

Forum: Softball Sun Feb 14, 2010, 08:25pm

Replies: 13 ASA - Columbus, OH Association Website Views: 2,665 Posted By bigsig The ASA will host your web site free of charge... The ASA will host your web site free of charge and the site has some great and easy to use templates. here is ours using the ASA site Suffolk County ASA Umpires Association...

Forum: Softball Fri Nov 20, 2009, 05:44pm

Replies: 12 Non-Approved Bats in Local League Play Views: 1,720 Posted By bigsig Non-Approved Bats in Local League Play We are an ASA umpires association which officiates many non-ASA local leagues and tournaments. A question has come up about non-approved bats. If a local league allows non ASA approved bats can our...

Forum: Softball Fri Nov 13, 2009, 08:10pm

Replies: 18 NFHS Navy Blue Pants Views: 3,484 Posted By bigsig NY has always been Powder Blue shirt with Navy... NY has always been Powder Blue shirt with Navy pants. Navy does show dirt but not moisture.

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 24, 2009, 07:18pm

Replies: 14 ESPN Softball Article Views: 1,912 Posted By bigsig We had a somewhat similar incident in our county... We had a somewhat similar incident in our county championship game. Girl hit a HR over the fence in a tie game. BR between 3B and Home removed her helmet then touched the plate. DC wanted umps to...

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