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Forum: Softball Fri Aug 09, 2002, 09:54am

Replies: 16 Infield fly rule Views: 5,422 Posted By SamNVa I once had a coach tell me that the runners had... I once had a coach tell me that the runners had to tag up wheneve an infield fly was called <u>even if the ball was not caught!</u>. His argument was that by calling the infield fly the catch was...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 02, 2002, 02:30pm

Replies: 1 Fair ball or Foul ball? Views: 1,553 Posted By SamNVa In the case of Fair/Foul, the position of the... In the case of Fair/Foul, the position of the ball when it is first touched is the only thing that matters. If the ball is over foul territory when first touched, it is a FOUL ball, if it is over...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 01, 2002, 03:26pm

Replies: 1 Interference on routine fly ball Views: 2,104 Posted By SamNVa The thing to remember on interference is that it... The thing to remember on interference is that it is <b>an immediate call</b>. We umpires don't have the luxury of waiting to see what happens before we make the call (like on the play you described...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 30, 2002, 11:13am

Replies: 7 Obstruction? Views: 1,524 Posted By SamNVa I think the idea of incidental contact between F2... I think the idea of incidental contact between F2 and the BR is intended to cover the fraction of a second after the batter hits the ball when both players "instinctive" reactions take them into the...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 29, 2002, 04:21pm

Replies: 26 Infield fly rule, sorta Views: 5,848 Posted By SamNVa David, I agree with Mike here. Not only... David, I agree with Mike here. Not only does the POE state that the ball must be caught and then dropped, it goes on to say <i>"Merely <b>guiding the ball to the ground<b> should not be...

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 25, 2002, 05:50pm

Replies: 3 Who is out in this case ? Views: 1,837 Posted By SamNVa It also depends on whether the defensive player... It also depends on whether the defensive player INTENTIONALLY dropped the ball. If s/he did, in the umpire's judgement, then the ball is immediately dead, the batter is out and the runner is...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 10, 2002, 10:38am

Replies: 8 Idiosyncrasies with UIC's........how my weekend went Views: 1,408 Posted By SamNVa Larry, If you find yourself ebcoming... Larry, If you find yourself ebcoming disoriented during a game, it is most likely due to dehydration. Most people don't realize that you need to start hydrating your body at least 12 hours before...

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 05, 2002, 11:51am

Replies: 9 ASA Rules on-line Views: 3,394 Posted By SamNVa I find it interesting that most of the... I find it interesting that most of the advertisers have websites listed in their ads. SamC

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 18, 2002, 09:44am

Replies: 7 ASA Slow Pitch Shorthanded Rule...Question Views: 2,393 Posted By SamNVa Basically what the rule means is that if you use... Basically what the rule means is that if you use an EP, giving you 11 batters, and then must drop to ten, this is ok, but you will be charged with an automatic out every time the missing player is...

Forum: Softball Thu Jun 13, 2002, 10:04am

Replies: 5 Crash? Views: 1,615 Posted By SamNVa If the crash was caused simply by the runner... If the crash was caused simply by the runner attempting to get to the base and was not a flagrant push, then you simply have a train wreck, and the play stands, runner safe. SamC

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 01:16pm

Replies: 3 Saw this one last night... Views: 1,905 Posted By SamNVa On a side note, if the runner on 1st entered the... On a side note, if the runner on 1st entered the dugout <b>before</b> the runner on 3rd touched home, she would be out for abandonment and <b>the run would not count</b>. No appeal would be...

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 11:36am

Replies: 9 Crazy World Views: 1,208 Posted By SamNVa Don, If you don't already have one, I would... Don, If you don't already have one, I would <b>STRONGLY SUGGEST</b> that you add a dangling throat protector to your mask. Those throat shots can be a lot worse than just painful. SamC

Forum: Softball Wed Jun 12, 2002, 11:32am

Replies: 2 Should I have called catcher obstruction? Views: 1,532 Posted By SamNVa Dakots, The rule specifically states that... Dakots, The rule specifically states that obstruction is an act by the defense <b>which prevents a batter from striking at, or hitting the ball</b>. Saving a batter from a bruise doesn't fall...

Forum: Softball Fri May 31, 2002, 03:55pm

Replies: 9 illegal Pitch? Views: 1,938 Posted By SamNVa To Del-Blue: ASA rule 6.4.G says that in... To Del-Blue: ASA rule 6.4.G says that in "delivering the pitch, the pitcher <b>must</b>. take one step..." To AlabamaBlue: Cartwheels may be ok, but continuing to swing her arm around after...

Forum: Softball Fri May 31, 2002, 02:26pm

Replies: 7 Runner hit with batted ball while ON a base. Views: 6,294 Posted By SamNVa The answer can actually be found in ASA rule 11... The answer can actually be found in ASA rule 11 (Scoring), precisely rule 11.2.B-3c: <i>A base hit is a fair batted ball that allows the batter to reach 1st base safely when the fair batted ball...

Forum: Softball Fri May 31, 2002, 12:42pm

Replies: 9 illegal Pitch? Views: 1,938 Posted By SamNVa Actually, "1 revolution" is generally defined as... Actually, "1 revolution" is generally defined as "Not 2 revolutions". This is usually interpreted to mean that the pitcher's arm cannot continue up past her ear <b>after she releases the ball.</b> ...

Forum: Softball Fri May 31, 2002, 11:40am

Replies: 9 illegal Pitch? Views: 1,938 Posted By SamNVa All three pitches sound legal to me. The pitch... All three pitches sound legal to me. The pitch starts when the pitcher breaks her hands. From that point she is allowed to drop her pitching hand down and to the rear, then deliver the ball...

Forum: Softball Fri May 31, 2002, 11:31am

Replies: 4 Safe, out, interference or obstruction? Views: 1,490 Posted By SamNVa There is no safety in the "safety" base. Â*http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/mica/ranton.gif In ASA, the rule (2.3.H-1(c)) states that "on an errant throw pulling the defense into foul ground, the defense and the batter-runner may use...

Forum: Softball Wed May 29, 2002, 08:03am

Replies: 2 Play at the plate. Views: 1,710 Posted By SamNVa Pretty much just the way you handled it,... Pretty much just the way you handled it, depending upon how quick the umpire's trigger was. SamC

Forum: Softball Tue May 28, 2002, 06:20pm

Replies: 6 Infield fly Views: 2,621 Posted By SamNVa The infield fly rule simply states that if there... The infield fly rule simply states that if there are less than 2 outs, with 1st and 2nd occupied or the bases loaded, any fair fly that can easily be caught by an infielder is an infield fly; the...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 22, 2002, 12:22pm

Replies: 28 AT WHAT POINT DOES A NEW INNING START? Views: 14,583 Posted By SamNVa But Gee, what about 8.03? <i>8.03 When a pitcher takes his position <b>at the beginning of each inning,</b> or when he relieves another pitcher, he shall be permitted to pitch not to exceed eight preparatory pitches to his...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 21, 2002, 01:37pm

Replies: 9 Pitched Ball In Backstop Views: 6,353 Posted By SamNVa Dead ball, all runners awarded 1 base, ball 3 on... Dead ball, all runners awarded 1 base, ball 3 on the batter.

Forum: Baseball Tue May 21, 2002, 11:33am

Replies: 28 AT WHAT POINT DOES A NEW INNING START? Views: 14,583 Posted By SamNVa Gee. If the ball is alive between innings,... Gee. If the ball is alive between innings, then why aren't we calling all those pitches that the pitcher is throwing? <i><b>Rule 8.03 </b>When a pitcher takes his position at the beginning of...

Forum: Softball Mon May 06, 2002, 03:16pm

Replies: 44 Wheelchair coaching Views: 5,746 Posted By SamNVa The latest in umpire mobility devices <a href=http://www.segway.com>The Segway</a>

Forum: Softball Wed May 01, 2002, 10:02am

Replies: 7 Interference Views: 1,534 Posted By SamNVa Sounds like a good call to me. The runner can't... Sounds like a good call to me. The runner can't be expected to stand around forever waiting for F6 to fumble around after the ball. Since there was no contact between the runner and F6, I think...

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