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Forum: Softball Wed Jan 06, 2010, 06:16am

Replies: 28 Accessing the arbiter from a Droid Views: 4,668 Posted By ChampaignBlue You might want to check out opera mini web... You might want to check out opera mini web browser as well at half the price of dolphin. :D Also Google is launching a new phone shortly that runs on android as well.

Forum: Softball Wed Jan 06, 2010, 05:59am

Replies: 26 How to explain Views: 5,314 Posted By ChampaignBlue How to explain Still living in the middle of the DR Congo. Saw something a couple days ago got me wondering. The DR Congo is the worlds largest importer of used clothing, seriously, and I saw a guy wearing an...

Forum: Softball Sat Nov 14, 2009, 05:29am

Replies: 68 ASA Proposed Rule Changes of Note Views: 11,553 Posted By ChampaignBlue "GMAFB! We have more to worry about issues which... "GMAFB! We have more to worry about issues which directly affect the game. Maybe whe should have NASA scan the skies every half inning to insure a wayward meteor will not fall near a field." They...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 12, 2009, 05:49am

Replies: 6 Hitting Drills Views: 3,252 Posted By ChampaignBlue Back, way back, when I coached, I found the best... Back, way back, when I coached, I found the best warmup drill for keeping your eye on the ball was to practice bunting. Do that first, then work on your swing. For your swing, do some practicing...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 15, 2009, 07:04am

Replies: 40 Awfully hot weather Views: 6,404 Posted By ChampaignBlue The other night I had to put a blanket on the... The other night I had to put a blanket on the bed, so cold. Checked thermometer, 78°. I guess after 5 years back in the Congo I'm ready for your Arizona weather. I thought hot weather gear in...

Forum: Softball Mon Jun 08, 2009, 03:43am

Replies: 21 Confused on infield fly Views: 3,637 Posted By ChampaignBlue That level? I was doing a men's AA State SP (both... That level? I was doing a men's AA State SP (both usages of the term AA) around noon and had a major league popup to 2nd, we both call and signal the IF. After staring at the sun for what seemed like...

Forum: Softball Tue Jun 02, 2009, 07:33am

Replies: 38 strike zone wcws Views: 5,916 Posted By ChampaignBlue Sally's doing the finals? Congrats to her. I... Sally's doing the finals? Congrats to her. I live in the Congo now and oddly enough the series isn't being televised here but she and I were rookies together a few years back in Champaign (not going...

Forum: Softball Sat May 30, 2009, 08:55am

Replies: 28 how to catch batter being out of batter's box Views: 5,646 Posted By ChampaignBlue What? You've never called off apartner in a two... What? You've never called off apartner in a two man on a long ball hit down third? Or do you not cover the plate when you release at 2nd?

Forum: Softball Sat May 30, 2009, 08:35am

Replies: 28 how to catch batter being out of batter's box Views: 5,646 Posted By ChampaignBlue Umpires work as a team and any umpire can make... Umpires work as a team and any umpire can make any calls but as a coordinated team certain calls are made by specific umpires who may ask their teamate for his/her assistance. Some over zealous base...

Forum: Softball Fri May 29, 2009, 05:34am

Replies: 62 R3 blocks thrown ball from F2-F5 Views: 7,499 Posted By ChampaignBlue I always thought it was to keep from being hit by... I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

Forum: Softball Fri May 29, 2009, 05:01am

Replies: 82 indicators Views: 10,815 Posted By ChampaignBlue Quite simple realy. Fill a very large container... Quite simple realy. Fill a very large container with distilled water (you can not use salt water or beer as substitutes). Put in a small boat capable of supporting your weight. Mark the water level...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 17, 2009, 06:24am

Replies: 19 Base Line and Verbal Obstruction? Views: 4,342 Posted By ChampaignBlue I can because I have. Especially with young... I can because I have. Especially with young players. Fielder standing in base path (or running path) watching play in the outfield, runner should avoid the collision but is also watching play in...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 13, 2009, 08:05am

Replies: 15 What would you do? Views: 2,809 Posted By ChampaignBlue The TD wants a rule change, that's his call, just... The TD wants a rule change, that's his call, just like no steel or steel allowed. If it were me, I'd modify the arc as requested, inform teams during pregame and direct all queries to the TD. I'd...

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 01, 2009, 06:18am

Replies: 18 Obstruction & awards Views: 3,907 Posted By ChampaignBlue Let me describe it a little differently long fly... Let me describe it a little differently long fly to right, R1 waits to see if a catch is going to be made and B2 is running hard. R1 takes off as B2 is rounding 1st when obstruction occurs. B2 may...

Forum: Softball Wed Apr 01, 2009, 05:47am

Replies: 40 It's OK to laugh now, but not then Views: 5,187 Posted By ChampaignBlue Hard line drive down first base line. BR leading... Hard line drive down first base line. BR leading catcher and I trailing. Ball hits the line. Catcher yells out "FOUL BALL!!!!". BR stops and turns to question my judgement only to find me pointing...

Forum: Softball Tue Mar 31, 2009, 06:55am

Replies: 40 It's OK to laugh now, but not then Views: 5,187 Posted By ChampaignBlue It's OK to laugh now, but not then A thread of the funniest things you heard on the field but you couldn't laugh because they were serious. "It was a catch, the ground can't cause her to drop it." On a dropped diving catch. Or ...

Forum: Softball Sat Mar 14, 2009, 05:48am

Replies: 99 First Game of the Year: Brutal. Views: 11,670 Posted By ChampaignBlue Filter? Wait you filter yours? Filter? Wait you filter yours?

Forum: Softball Thu Mar 12, 2009, 07:08am

Replies: 99 First Game of the Year: Brutal. Views: 11,670 Posted By ChampaignBlue You wanna talk fresh coffee? How about, pick,... You wanna talk fresh coffee? How about, pick, dry, roast and grind it yourself? One of the perks living in a tropical country, coffee tree out back. A cup of properly made black hole® coffee, ie,...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 06, 2009, 05:56am

Replies: 99 First Game of the Year: Brutal. Views: 11,670 Posted By ChampaignBlue See? Now there's your mistake, get a coffee maker... See? Now there's your mistake, get a coffee maker with a timer, set it before going to bed and wake up to the smell of fresh coffee. God I miss electricity. :(

Forum: Softball Sat Feb 28, 2009, 08:15am

Replies: 5 control of the ball Views: 1,634 Posted By ChampaignBlue Control is indeed necessary and it is up to you... Control is indeed necessary and it is up to you to decide if she has control of the ball. Is it moving because she is shifting it for a throw or is it moving because she has not yet got the ball...

Forum: Softball Thu Feb 26, 2009, 04:21am

Replies: 19 Batters Box Views: 3,830 Posted By ChampaignBlue Player "There's no lines, you can't call me out... Player "There's no lines, you can't call me out of the box!" Ump "I'll remember you said that next time you hit to the outfield, it has to be between the lines and there are no lines, foul ball."

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 20, 2009, 06:38am

Replies: 27 Just call me "Stumpy" Views: 4,763 Posted By ChampaignBlue Great, I'll see what I can do about bringing a... Great, I'll see what I can do about bringing a parrot with me next time I come back to the US. As to the itchy toe problem, I understand that'll go away, just like my pink elephant problem.

Forum: Softball Tue Feb 17, 2009, 08:35am

Replies: 32 Exposed undergarments Views: 6,685 Posted By ChampaignBlue Actually I was working the bases... :D ... Actually I was working the bases... :D Thanks for the laugh, needed one just now.

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 13, 2009, 03:36am

Replies: 32 Exposed undergarments Views: 6,685 Posted By ChampaignBlue Is there a place on the lineup card to list... Is there a place on the lineup card to list school colors? No way to enforce it then, solid color on the other hand can be so I'd stick with solid colors. Was a few years back doing an ASA womens...

Forum: Softball Wed Feb 11, 2009, 05:19am

Replies: 31 Newbie Question Views: 4,815 Posted By ChampaignBlue Wear the gear and stay healthy, can't call a game... Wear the gear and stay healthy, can't call a game in the hospital. Even in slow pitch you have to watch out for those errant throws. Like the shot I took when I went set to call a throw on the...

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