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Forum: Softball Fri Mar 23, 2012, 12:30pm

Replies: 3 Longtime Softball Official Passes Away Views: 1,149 Posted By Texasbock Longtime Softball Official Passes Away Donald Beck Obituary: View Donald Beck's Obituary by Houston Chronicle (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=156625687) Donald L. Beck (Donnie) , 65,...

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 01, 2011, 01:47pm

Replies: 4 Blocked Ball - Defense Question Views: 1,487 Posted By Texasbock So the ball is dead in both instances? Correct?... So the ball is dead in both instances? Correct? And, thanks for the rule references.

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 01, 2011, 12:16pm

Replies: 4 Blocked Ball - Defense Question Views: 1,487 Posted By Texasbock Blocked Ball - Defense Question Speaking NFHS. It is my understanding that if a live ball comes in contact with a piece of equipment (bucket,helmet,etc.) in the field of play that belongs to the defensive team, the ball is dead,...

Forum: Softball Wed Dec 09, 2009, 04:12pm

Replies: 42 TX TASO news Views: 6,037 Posted By Texasbock TASO vs. UIL The UIL asst director spoke at one of our most recent "TASO" meetings in Houston. After a lot of time talking about what little changes would be in effect, everyone within my circle agreed that this...

Forum: Softball Mon Nov 09, 2009, 05:07pm

Replies: 3 What is the call? Views: 1,044 Posted By Texasbock dmc? dmc?

Forum: Softball Mon Nov 09, 2009, 04:38pm

Replies: 3 What is the call? Views: 1,044 Posted By Texasbock What is the call? My apologies if this question has been posted before. Runner on 2B. Batter swings at pitch and Runner on 2B attempts to steal 3rd. Catcher draws up and fires throw toward third base striking...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 18, 2009, 12:13pm

Replies: 37 Houston bound Views: 4,160 Posted By Texasbock welcome Welcome to Houston Monty. Depending on which side of Houston you live will dictate what kind of quality FP softball you will call. Other associations around here are IFA, USFA, and USSSA that I...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 11, 2009, 12:57pm

Replies: 0 IFA in Beaumont Views: 1,183 Posted By Texasbock IFA in Beaumont Hey Glen. Are you working in Beaumont this weekend? Andy

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 27, 2009, 12:23pm

Replies: 32 Hellllllppppp Views: 3,358 Posted By Texasbock Why we do this Because it was what I was born to do......

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 06, 2009, 12:09pm

Replies: 25 Obstruction Views: 2,981 Posted By Texasbock So according to her, NFHS rules makes no... So according to her, NFHS rules makes no provision for incidental contact. And, in her opinion as an expert clinician, she believes that wrecks are possible in certain situations. So my question...

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 05, 2009, 02:06pm

Replies: 25 Obstruction Views: 2,981 Posted By Texasbock P. 113 Section G I don't have the 2009 ASA Rulebook, but a friend of mine does and pointed out that on this page it clearly outlines where a wreck can happen and no INT or OBS should be called. This is consistent...

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 05, 2009, 01:02pm

Replies: 25 Obstruction Views: 2,981 Posted By Texasbock That's news to me Scott. I would appreciate any... That's news to me Scott. I would appreciate any rule references that support what you say about ASA and NFHS saying that no wrecks exist. Andy

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 04, 2009, 11:43pm

Replies: 25 Obstruction Views: 2,981 Posted By Texasbock Within the context of the casebook and what has... Within the context of the casebook and what has been discussed, there is no train wreck. This is clearly OBS. No possession of ball and causing the runner to hesitate is the very definition of...

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 04, 2009, 04:54pm

Replies: 51 2009 ASA Biennial UIC Clinic Views: 5,442 Posted By Texasbock Hey Brian, get me some souvenirs, will ya? Hey Brian, get me some souvenirs, will ya?

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 04, 2009, 04:50pm

Replies: 25 Obstruction Views: 2,981 Posted By Texasbock Good luck with that. You have just decided that... Good luck with that. You have just decided that you are more important the game.

Forum: Softball Sat Jan 24, 2009, 09:13am

Replies: 48 Locker Room Views: 4,496 Posted By Texasbock So sorry to hear about that Glen. My heartfelt... So sorry to hear about that Glen. My heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with you. Andy

Forum: Softball Tue Jan 13, 2009, 07:36pm

Replies: 31 2009 ASA Umpire Exam Views: 10,072 Posted By Texasbock With all due respect bkbjones, :cool: most... With all due respect bkbjones, :cool: most softball games are in fact cut and dried. Every now and then, something gray comes up, you make a call and hope like hell it was the right one and look it...

Forum: Softball Tue Jan 13, 2009, 10:20am

Replies: 31 2009 ASA Umpire Exam Views: 10,072 Posted By Texasbock With all due respect Mike, the ASA test makers... With all due respect Mike, the ASA test makers seem to pride themselves on issuing umpire exams with ambiguous questions. It seems that less than half of the questions are that cut and dried.

Forum: Softball Fri Dec 12, 2008, 09:41am

Replies: 89 NAFA Does Not Last Long In This Area Views: 6,513 Posted By Texasbock bkbjones, I hope you are trying to be cute here.... bkbjones, I hope you are trying to be cute here. Cuz, truth is, we didn't want your carpetbagging, yankee arse here to begin with..... "You may all go to Hell…I will go to Texas”-Davy Crockett :D

Forum: Softball Mon Dec 08, 2008, 02:56pm

Replies: 89 NAFA Does Not Last Long In This Area Views: 6,513 Posted By Texasbock I'm not disagreeing with what you are saying... I'm not disagreeing with what you are saying necessarily. I would though like to know what Mr. Voss's side of the argument is. A few comments about some of the other posts in this thread: I...

Forum: Softball Thu Dec 04, 2008, 05:07pm

Replies: 127 Whats the call? Views: 7,880 Posted By Texasbock I see said the blind man. I was not thinking it... I see said the blind man. I was not thinking it through obviously. Thank you sir.;)

Forum: Softball Thu Dec 04, 2008, 04:06pm

Replies: 127 Whats the call? Views: 7,880 Posted By Texasbock No play can be made with a "grounded" foul ball. ... No play can be made with a "grounded" foul ball. Right? Or is that implied?

Forum: Softball Thu Dec 04, 2008, 02:48pm

Replies: 127 Whats the call? Views: 7,880 Posted By Texasbock Are you sure about that? :eek: Are you sure about that? :eek:

Forum: Softball Wed Nov 26, 2008, 02:39pm

Replies: 127 Whats the call? Views: 7,880 Posted By Texasbock How does a ball dribble down the line in foul... How does a ball dribble down the line in foul territory? If the batter fouls one off in the dirt and the catcher reaches down on the ground to field the foul ball in the dirt and the batter...

Forum: Softball Wed Nov 26, 2008, 01:52pm

Replies: 127 Whats the call? Views: 7,880 Posted By Texasbock Just thinking out loud without benefit of... Just thinking out loud without benefit of scripture and verse of the rulebook...... As PU, I would be interested in how far foul the ball actually is. (i.e.) Is it one of those squibblers that has...

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