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Forum: Softball Tue Mar 28, 2006, 08:30pm

Replies: 4 OBS again, I know, but I searched Views: 1,228 Posted By JFA67 OBS again. There are only subtle difference... OBS again. There are only subtle difference between ASA and NFHS, There is a post with a link to a differences document. Relax and have fun. Good to see you are on the fourm trying to better...

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 27, 2006, 05:16pm

Replies: 23 Banter Views: 3,248 Posted By JFA67 Amen! Wait until you see a pitcher with a... Amen! Wait until you see a pitcher with a good curve, or a change up that drops off a table. These pitches really can't be framed well. Gotta call 'em where they pass through the zone.

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 27, 2006, 05:12pm

Replies: 23 Banter Views: 3,248 Posted By JFA67 Right with you Dave. Except the alternating... Right with you Dave. Except the alternating sides. I have found no matter where I go up the third base line F5 seems to want to stand in front of me to take her warm-ups. I really don't care until...

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 25, 2006, 03:20pm

Replies: 5 shin guards Views: 1,641 Posted By JFA67 Honigs makes a combo pant that looks decent on... Honigs makes a combo pant that looks decent on the bases, but will accomadate even over the knee shingaurds.

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 23, 2006, 06:29pm

Replies: 33 The state of the game. Views: 3,344 Posted By JFA67 I don't tolerate the F-word at all esp loud... I don't tolerate the F-word at all esp loud enough for the crowd to notice. I will quietly warn the offender and her coach for other foul language once. It is usually enough. Some players don't...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 23, 2006, 05:42pm

Replies: 15 Mechanics - 9-3 out Views: 2,150 Posted By JFA67 We will get cooked together I have used the same mechanic as well. Especially on a sharp hit ball. Definately something to cover at the pregame so the PU isn't 2/3 to first and then trying to cover 3rd as R1 doesn't even...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 23, 2006, 01:50pm

Replies: 8 first college game Views: 1,876 Posted By JFA67 Great advice on rules differences, mechanics. ... Great advice on rules differences, mechanics. Relax is the first thing. Secondly, depending on the schools involved, it might not be much different than 2 good HS varsity teams. I have worked DI...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 23, 2006, 01:43pm

Replies: 23 What Was Your Worst Call...? Views: 4,022 Posted By JFA67 First year transitioning from baseball to FP. I... First year transitioning from baseball to FP. I was in B position. R1 on first. hit to right field. I hustle into the diamond and pick-up R1 going into second. Ball is nowhere to be seen. I...

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 20, 2006, 03:08pm

Replies: 13 OBS ? Views: 1,519 Posted By JFA67 In my area, we (umpires) have not done a good job... In my area, we (umpires) have not done a good job of calling OBS when the runner avoids the contact. Several NFHS coaches I umpire with in the summer have been instructing their players to "keep...

Forum: Softball Mon Mar 20, 2006, 01:56pm

Replies: 13 OBS ? Views: 1,519 Posted By JFA67 I agree with mcrowder on this one. Both ASA... I agree with mcrowder on this one. Both ASA and NFHS agree that a fielder must have possesion of a THROWN ball in order to be in the est. basepath of a runner. There doesn't even have to be...

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 18, 2006, 09:23am

Replies: 8 Loud Coach Acting the Fool Views: 1,789 Posted By JFA67 Re: Procedure for dealing with coach Abosolutely. If that doesn't get his attn, nothing else will. I have done it and thankfully both times the coach got the message. One could have been the fact their AD arrived at the game moments...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 06:13pm

Replies: 4 Equipment Views: 1,336 Posted By JFA67 too funny Thanks Dan! Loved the picture.

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 04:41pm

Replies: 27 Sitch Views: 2,933 Posted By JFA67 That is what I was hoping Scott would say. ... That is what I was hoping Scott would say. Keeping non participants off the field and totally in the dugout in the first place makes this problem go away.

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 04:26pm

Replies: 27 Sitch Views: 2,933 Posted By JFA67 Scott - Just wondering why the ruling isn't... Scott - Just wondering why the ruling isn't the same for both? Since the ball was inches from DBA. Could you provide the NFHS rule you are basing your call on? thanks

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 12:06pm

Replies: 4 Equipment Views: 1,336 Posted By JFA67 Re: shoes Tried them. NCAA frowns on patent leather. They don't have any wide shoes in regular leather.

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 09:16am

Replies: 4 Equipment Views: 1,336 Posted By JFA67 Does anyone have a recomendation for plate shoes?... Does anyone have a recomendation for plate shoes? I wear a EEEE width. I can't get into Tanels. I used to buy Honigs, but the new model isn't wide enough. I heard from a supplier the NB plate shoes...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 09:08am

Replies: 53 How many coaches have you tossed? Views: 7,960 Posted By JFA67 Re: Re: Re: My 2 cents I believe we agree. It was not my intention to come across as defensive. I have worked with plenty of umpires who can't tolerate their rule interp being questioned. esp Obstruct/Interfer. They...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 08:47pm

Replies: 27 Sitch Views: 2,933 Posted By JFA67 I was thinking about NFHS rule 8-4-3i and if the... I was thinking about NFHS rule 8-4-3i and if the ball actually would have made it into the dugout without contacting the O player. 2 bases from the time of the pitch p65-66 of the 2006 NFHS rule...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 08:25pm

Replies: 53 How many coaches have you tossed? Views: 7,960 Posted By JFA67 Re: My 2 cents I don't disagree with either of you, my point is if you handle situations properly and practice preventive officating, ejections should be few and far between.

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 08:17pm

Replies: 53 How many coaches have you tossed? Views: 7,960 Posted By JFA67 Interesting how you can suspect without knowing... Interesting how you can suspect without knowing anything about me. Or my experience level. For the record, I won't let any coach question my integrity, use profanity, insult me etc, etc. I...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 03:42pm

Replies: 4 ASA pants. Views: 2,042 Posted By JFA67 If you are lucky enough, you will get involved... If you are lucky enough, you will get involved with enough differnt levels and association to need both! Like me. HS here wears heather grey. NCAA conference I work requires the blue. Fun for...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 03:34pm

Replies: 27 Sitch Views: 2,933 Posted By JFA67 I can't tell from your post if the offensive... I can't tell from your post if the offensive player caused the ball to roll into the dugout or not. Or if she was in or out of the dogout. If she did then the runners stop at first and second. ...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 02:59pm

Replies: 17 who should call fair or foul? Views: 2,466 Posted By JFA67 Where is the plate umpire? The plate umpire has the single runner at first in 2 person in the situation described. . Like I mentioned in my previous post - cover this in the pregame. Some umpires prefer the base umpire in 2...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 02:46pm

Replies: 53 How many coaches have you tossed? Views: 7,960 Posted By JFA67 Proud to say none I can only speak to FP. I have both umpired and coached. I have never allowed any coach enough rope to hang him/herself. In NFHS, I have restricted an overly excited coach or 2 to the bench. ...

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 16, 2006, 02:20pm

Replies: 17 who should call fair or foul? Views: 2,466 Posted By JFA67 It depends Interesting discussion. In my career working HS, ASA and NCAA, the answer is it depends. This is something to cover in your pregame. if the line isn't marked, the plate umpire has to take it to...

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