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Forum: Softball Sun Jul 06, 2008, 07:15pm
Replies: 21
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Posted By Dholloway1962
For some reason I couldn't get it to play so I...

For some reason I couldn't get it to play so I had to kind of guess what he was describing.
Forum: Softball Sun Jul 06, 2008, 06:06pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,703
Posted By Dholloway1962
Now that that tidbit is available.....it's a live...

Now that that tidbit is available.....it's a live ball then play on. Assuming you mean the defense could just reach and grab the ball.
Forum: Softball Sat Jul 05, 2008, 12:03pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,703
Posted By Dholloway1962
IMO, it doesn't matter if they can knock it down...

IMO, it doesn't matter if they can knock it down or not. Once it rests on the fence it is a blocked ball and ground rule double. By your statement are we going to make the players try to knock it...
Forum: Softball Sat Jul 05, 2008, 09:51am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,703
Posted By Dholloway1962
I'm going with the ground rule double...same as...

I'm going with the ground rule double...same as ball lodging in fence.
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 03, 2008, 06:54pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,386
Posted By Dholloway1962
Thanks for sharing that training schedule with...

Thanks for sharing that training schedule with me. I like it and think I will try to get something similar......assuming there's no copyright infringement issues :D
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 03, 2008, 11:06am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,754
Posted By Dholloway1962
ASA says 1st pitch for Championship play. USSSA...

ASA says 1st pitch for Championship play.
USSSA says after the plate conference with coaches end....only thing I like about USSSA :D

Personally, I do the following. I set my timer for one...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 03, 2008, 09:29am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,386
Posted By Dholloway1962
Yep forgot the chest protector...not very...

Yep forgot the chest protector...not very important :D

So about $300 minimum to start would be a good guess I think. Here we get about $25 on average per game for spring/summer ball. 12 games...
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 03, 2008, 09:10am
Replies: 21
Views: 3,386
Posted By Dholloway1962
Hats: $30 2 Shirts: $50 2 Pants: $90 Mask:...

Hats: $30
2 Shirts: $50
2 Pants: $90
Mask: $50
Shin: $30
Bag/Indicator/Brush: $15
Shoes: $100
Registration: $50

Total $415 to start!!!and that's pretty basic. I gave away a bunch of my...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 02, 2008, 08:16pm
Replies: 21
Views: 3,386
Posted By Dholloway1962
Retaining Younger Umpires

From a previous thread:



We have trouble retaining rookies as well. Some has to do with lack of training, which we are in the process of fixing.

However, I believe the biggest set back to...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 02, 2008, 08:10pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,673
Posted By Dholloway1962
Found this (2 yrs old but probably not much has...

Found this (2 yrs old but probably not much has changed):

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-R-0747.htm

EDITED: I do like the included civil provisions of Oregon, however price should be...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 26, 2008, 08:53pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
Posted By Dholloway1962
Darn good point...I had just assumed it was on...

Darn good point...I had just assumed it was on the bag!:eek:
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 26, 2008, 11:53am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,817
Posted By Dholloway1962
Agree that by the book you were wrong. ...

Agree that by the book you were wrong.

However if you pre-game this, communicate it when it happens, and there are for sure no trailing runners then you can make it work. There are times you...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 26, 2008, 11:49am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
Posted By Dholloway1962
If runner, after being put out, collides with the...

If runner, after being put out, collides with the fielder then you have INT and the runner closest to home is out. Don't believe intent is required is it?
ASA rule 8-7-P
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 25, 2008, 06:16pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,585
Posted By Dholloway1962
Do you use a black and white rule book strike...

Do you use a black and white rule book strike zone definition in a 10 and under rec game? Bet you don't...that's because we are allowed to use our judgement in determining the quality and level of...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2008, 09:50pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,538
Posted By Dholloway1962
Just looking at RS 50 it says the ball remains...

Just looking at RS 50 it says the ball remains live until the pitcher has the ball in the infield and the completion of all immediate play is apparent. So I would say with the BR going to 2B nonstop...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2008, 09:15pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,862
Posted By Dholloway1962
I Read the NSA rule (don't call it but found the...

I Read the NSA rule (don't call it but found the book online) and it is pretty clear all outs stand, including the incorrect batter if they are put out.

USSSA has it so that:

The correct batter...
Forum: Softball Tue Jun 24, 2008, 06:14pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,585
Posted By Dholloway1962
I thought the whole idea of this forum was to...

I thought the whole idea of this forum was to promote discussion. The rulebook is full of black and white, and a whole lot of gray. Umpires judgement still counts.

I don't disagree with those...
Forum: Softball Mon Jun 23, 2008, 09:53pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,585
Posted By Dholloway1962
Would this fall under the same scenario as the...

Would this fall under the same scenario as the catcher coming out and having a "run-in" with the BR who is headed to 1B on a bunt? Both players appear to be within their "rights" to be where they...
Forum: Softball Sat Jun 21, 2008, 08:46pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,230
Posted By Dholloway1962
Learned a new rule

12 and under A game. R1 at 2B. R1 steals on pitch, no doubt she is stealing. Pitch hits dirt and comes up and hits Batter. PU calls ball dead and gives Batter 1B. R1 standing on 3B and I send...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 20, 2008, 10:37am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,286
Posted By Dholloway1962
Speaking ASA...BR is allowed one stop and must...

Speaking ASA...BR is allowed one stop and must then must immediately move one way or the other. So my answer is B
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 19, 2008, 07:05pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,872
Posted By Dholloway1962
This is what we are dealing with around here...

This is what we are dealing with around here (OK)....(scroll down to see the softball park now the water park).

http://www.claremoresoftball.com/

More rain coming..oh boy
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 19, 2008, 03:19pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,872
Posted By Dholloway1962
Only thing I can think of is if there is a...

Only thing I can think of is if there is a portion of the fence that is situated less than the minimum distance required by Rule 2.

Example...part of the fence in an 18 Gold Championship play game...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 19, 2008, 02:54pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,155
Posted By Dholloway1962
Had a blonde moment!! I was thinking too much...

Had a blonde moment!! I was thinking too much into it! :o
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 19, 2008, 01:00pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,155
Posted By Dholloway1962
After more thought and reading think I am going...

After more thought and reading think I am going to change my opinion and go with the 2 base award on a fair ball.

However, if it is first touched foul and ruled foul, would you not award 1 base to...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 19, 2008, 12:49pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,262
Posted By Dholloway1962
Personally, I think it means that USSSA rules are...

Personally, I think it means that USSSA rules are more asinine than other organization rules.
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