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Forum: Softball Fri Mar 23, 2018, 09:47am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA This didn't use to happen, but has devolved over... This didn't use to happen, but has devolved over the years. IMO, many more "instructors" have been carrying personal preference into the clinics and tournaments as opposed to the prescribed...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 23, 2018, 09:40am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Let a continuous play finish until there is a... Let a continuous play finish until there is a resolution and only then make your call. I do not believe you can compare it to the missed plate/missed tag mechanics (assuming that lack of continuous...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 23, 2018, 09:35am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA And I think more of a football official :) And I think more of a football official :)

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 22, 2018, 06:50am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA IMO, a simple point and verbal will suffice. To... IMO, a simple point and verbal will suffice. To me, an additional signal is a waste of time and energy.

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 21, 2018, 08:17pm

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA You have an "off the bag" signal? :) ... You have an "off the bag" signal? :) How about, "On the tag, out" with a nice sell out and a point if you believe it is necessary?

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 19, 2018, 10:30pm

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA I have taught new umpires that if they felt... I have taught new umpires that if they felt uncomfortable in the manner in which a coach/player is approaching them to take a step backward (as to not be confused to be taking a challenging stance)...

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 19, 2018, 11:10am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA I don't disagree, but contend a "stop sign" can... I don't disagree, but contend a "stop sign" can be effective and the use of it would depend on the manner in which the coach, or whomever, is approaching me.

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 19, 2018, 11:06am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA I would probably choose to not work that league... I would probably choose to not work that league or tell them up front I'm not their shill. This is nothing new for me. I've held the same opinion for decades and have never ejected anyone for...

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 18, 2018, 10:13pm

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA I accept the job of officiating a softball game,... I accept the job of officiating a softball game, not social behavioral control.

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 18, 2018, 09:06am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA And I really wouldn't care unless it is... And I really wouldn't care unless it is specifically directed at an umpire or another participant. I've got more important things to do than be the language police

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 17, 2018, 10:42pm

Replies: 12 OBS on BR, a subsequent play, and BR put out at 2B Views: 1,498 Posted By IRISHMAFIA IMO, you are misapplying the rule based upon a... IMO, you are misapplying the rule based upon a description of when a ball is declared dead. In the OP, there was no play on an OBS runner until the attempted play at 2B which occurred after the...

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 17, 2018, 09:42am

Replies: 12 OBS on BR, a subsequent play, and BR put out at 2B Views: 1,498 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Then there must be a recent change. 2018 NSA... Then there must be a recent change. 2018 NSA FP Rules When a fielder obstructs a baserunner from making a base, (including a run-down) unless the fielder is trying to field a batted ball or...

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 17, 2018, 09:06am

Replies: 12 OBS on BR, a subsequent play, and BR put out at 2B Views: 1,498 Posted By IRISHMAFIA I agree, run score, BR out @2nd Unless the... I agree, run score, BR out @2nd Unless the assistance is coming out to announce the intent to protest, he isn't staying around long either.

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 17, 2018, 08:57am

Replies: 57 When do you finally eject "that coach" who knows how to toe the line? Views: 6,324 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Do they give you a printed list? I resolve that... Do they give you a printed list? I resolve that issue simply by not hearing those words

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 17, 2018, 08:49am

Replies: 7 Sounds like International Tiebreaker Views: 1,893 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Yeah, I've heard this over the past couple of... Yeah, I've heard this over the past couple of years from baseball people who believe softball should adopt the "progressive" tie breaker with runners at 1st & 2nd. One of the dumbest things I've ever...

Forum: Softball Sun Mar 11, 2018, 09:14am

Replies: 42 Obstruction, Look Back--NFHS Views: 6,084 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Yes, but as noted above, the LBR is not an... Yes, but as noted above, the LBR is not an exception which negates an OBS call

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 09, 2018, 09:31pm

Replies: 42 Obstruction, Look Back--NFHS Views: 6,084 Posted By IRISHMAFIA I do not see where an LBR violation is an... I do not see where an LBR violation is an exception allowing a OBS runner to be called out between the two bases.

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 09, 2018, 11:09am

Replies: 42 Obstruction, Look Back--NFHS Views: 6,084 Posted By IRISHMAFIA If OBS was called, or play suspended, probably... If OBS was called, or play suspended, probably not.

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 08, 2018, 10:22am

Replies: 4 Rule reference for 2018 March Clarification Views: 1,298 Posted By IRISHMAFIA something doesn't seem right about this. Is the... something doesn't seem right about this. Is the EP tied to that player or the batting order position (like any other substitution)?

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 07, 2018, 11:00pm

Replies: 29 The Joys of JV Views: 3,749 Posted By IRISHMAFIA You would think, wouldn't you. You would think, wouldn't you.

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 07, 2018, 10:53pm

Replies: 5 Interference Views: 1,406 Posted By IRISHMAFIA :) :)

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 07, 2018, 09:47am

Replies: 29 The Joys of JV Views: 3,749 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Why? The PU shouldn't care. For that matter,... Why? The PU shouldn't care. For that matter, I'm not comfortable in these "good hearted" coaches putting the umpire in the middle. Just play the ball game.

Forum: Softball Wed Mar 07, 2018, 09:44am

Replies: 9 Ball bags ( Help) Views: 1,547 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Really? Normal? Really? Normal?

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 03, 2018, 04:11pm

Replies: 3 3-Man Mechanics Views: 1,728 Posted By IRISHMAFIA I believe USA and NFHS mechanics are virtually... I believe USA and NFHS mechanics are virtually the same for 3-umpire mechanics

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 01, 2018, 11:30am

Replies: 29 The Joys of JV Views: 3,749 Posted By IRISHMAFIA Which is why some JV games need coaches more than... Which is why some JV games need coaches more than they need umpires.

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