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Forum: Baseball Fri Mar 14, 2008, 09:05am

Replies: 26 Coach needing assistance with balks Views: 3,429 Posted By shickenbottom Rufus, although the Jim Evans Balk Video is... Rufus, although the Jim Evans Balk Video is directed toward Umpires. It is a great tool to use in understanding what a balk is or is not. I would suggest getting a copy to help you coach, since...

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 30, 2007, 07:52am

Replies: 30 question on "interference" Views: 3,512 Posted By shickenbottom I looked in my J/R last night and there was a... I looked in my J/R last night and there was a situation similar but not exactly identical to what is described under the interference section interps. Bases loaded, Wild pitch, runners advance on...

Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 29, 2007, 04:17pm

Replies: 30 question on "interference" Views: 3,512 Posted By shickenbottom There is a question to be asked: "Is indeference... There is a question to be asked: "Is indeference a wilful and deliberate act." We all know that certain types of interference do not have to be intentional and deliberate acts, batted ball hits...

Forum: Baseball Fri Aug 10, 2007, 12:07pm

Replies: 2 Seattle associations Views: 1,541 Posted By shickenbottom As Garth indicates NBUA is one option if you are... As Garth indicates NBUA is one option if you are planning on living and working inside King County. However, there are other associations out there and it depends on the level of ball your are...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 26, 2007, 11:23am

Replies: 11 Batted Ball hits held bat Views: 2,401 Posted By shickenbottom Eastshire, I never said the rule book only was... Eastshire, I never said the rule book only was the answer. I said to check the interps (Interpretations). The general rule of thumb that I have learned is: A) If the ball hits the bat a second...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jun 26, 2007, 09:44am

Replies: 11 Batted Ball hits held bat Views: 2,401 Posted By shickenbottom Check the interps of 6.05(h). Check the interps of 6.05(h).

Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 20, 2007, 08:26am

Replies: 33 Catcher Bailing Out Views: 4,844 Posted By shickenbottom Unbelievable. Using 9.01c as justification for... Unbelievable. Using 9.01c as justification for changing a player. A simpler solution, tell the catcher and the coach that you are going to use the catchers chest protector strap (the one that...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 14, 2007, 11:56am

Replies: 18 Runners hit by batted balls Views: 3,499 Posted By shickenbottom Any runner who is over fair territory and is... Any runner who is over fair territory and is struck by a batted ball prior to passing a fielder is out, there is no protection by being in contact with the bag. There are a few exceptions to note:...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jun 01, 2007, 02:31pm

Replies: 5 Pitcher faking throw to 3rd base Views: 3,572 Posted By shickenbottom The rules are not written for left or right... The rules are not written for left or right handed pitchers, they are written for pitchers in general. With that said, the manager is wrong. any pitcher can fake to 3rd or 2nd while still in...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 24, 2007, 05:00pm

Replies: 40 Balk? Coming to Set... Views: 5,308 Posted By shickenbottom If you are not engaged with the rubber and both... If you are not engaged with the rubber and both hands are together infront of the body, then you break your hands, how can this be a balk. The pitcher has done nothing illegal, he wasn't in contact....

Forum: Baseball Thu May 24, 2007, 04:13pm

Replies: 40 Balk? Coming to Set... Views: 5,308 Posted By shickenbottom DM - Just reading this thread and clearly your... DM - Just reading this thread and clearly your missing something: 1st: An OOO is an Overly Officious Official - think of Deputy Barny Fife. 2nd: Please read Rule 8 of OBR. I can copy and post...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 23, 2007, 09:05am

Replies: 8 Bat Hits Ball in Box Views: 2,271 Posted By shickenbottom Oops, thanks Big Guy for the correction. I... Oops, thanks Big Guy for the correction. I obviously in my haste mis-read, I like the taste of crow - deep fried is best.

Forum: Baseball Wed May 23, 2007, 08:20am

Replies: 8 Bat Hits Ball in Box Views: 2,271 Posted By shickenbottom Armadillo, you've changed the sitch and your... Armadillo, you've changed the sitch and your missing the point. In the original OP, the batter bunted and dropped the bat, then the ball hit the bat. When the bat hits the ball a 2nd time in fair...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 22, 2007, 02:14pm

Replies: 8 Bat Hits Ball in Box Views: 2,271 Posted By shickenbottom Armadillo Blue, I have pasted 6.05(h) below. ... Armadillo Blue, I have pasted 6.05(h) below. This should answer your question. 6.05(h) After hitting or bunting a fair ball, his bat hits the ball a second time in fair territory. The ball is...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 18, 2007, 04:43pm

Replies: 42 When does a slide begin? Views: 4,783 Posted By shickenbottom I guess your P needs to learn a little more self... I guess your P needs to learn a little more self control. When ever a discussion starts, let the coach say his peace. This gives you time to listen, and compose your response to just the facts,...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 18, 2007, 03:49pm

Replies: 42 When does a slide begin? Views: 4,783 Posted By shickenbottom Think MC after the fact. Example, R3 comming... Think MC after the fact. Example, R3 comming home after a wild pitch, F1 comes in, R3 slides and is safe. F1 finally gets the ball beyond HP from F2, and then runner comes up and intentially shoves...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 18, 2007, 02:45pm

Replies: 42 When does a slide begin? Views: 4,783 Posted By shickenbottom Throw beat the runner by 5 or 6 steps. At the... Throw beat the runner by 5 or 6 steps. At the average distance of 3' to 5' per step (depending upon the running speed), this could be anywhere from 15 to 30'. So the runner was about a third of the...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 18, 2007, 09:23am

Replies: 18 I took your advice... Views: 2,443 Posted By shickenbottom These types of situations are one thing you want... These types of situations are one thing you want to make sure both you and your partner are on the same page. With that said, you should review during pregame that any time a pitched ball hits...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 17, 2007, 04:18pm

Replies: 26 2 outs B or C?? Views: 3,415 Posted By shickenbottom Some guys prefer to be in B with 2 outs and... Some guys prefer to be in B with 2 outs and runners at either 2nd, 3rd or both, however, I prefer to work in the C. The reasoning is that most of the time outs don't matter, developing this habbit...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 04, 2007, 04:53pm

Replies: 29 winning pitcher Views: 3,540 Posted By shickenbottom sixlehs - Your asking a scorebook question on an... sixlehs - Your asking a scorebook question on an umpire forum - what do we care who is the winning pitcher or the loosing pitcher. Now to be very simplistic. The loss goes to the pitcher who let...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 04, 2007, 01:43pm

Replies: 17 Thrown Equipment at Ball Views: 2,730 Posted By shickenbottom I've never seen the "rimming" mechanic in the Fed... I've never seen the "rimming" mechanic in the Fed Umpire Manual. This sounds like these umpires you've seen do this attended at one time or another the infamous "Lance Cokalinski Umpire Combine." ...

Forum: Baseball Fri May 04, 2007, 09:44am

Replies: 17 Thrown Equipment at Ball Views: 2,730 Posted By shickenbottom To echo the concurrence from eveyone else. Don't... To echo the concurrence from eveyone else. Don't call what you don see. Based on the mechanics, it sounds like you came in and executed a proper pivot, watched to touch then glanced up to pick up...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 23, 2007, 03:20pm

Replies: 8 Pitcher Goes to Mouth in the 18' circle Views: 2,171 Posted By shickenbottom This is incorrect. The fed rule is similar to... This is incorrect. The fed rule is similar to the OBR, in that the pitcher can only go to mouth outside of 5' of the rubber, and then there needs to be a distinct wipe. If the pitcher is engaged,...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2007, 11:36am

Replies: 10 Throws his glove then throws ball to DBT Views: 2,733 Posted By shickenbottom Initial reaction is Delayed Dead ball on the... Initial reaction is Delayed Dead ball on the detached equipment. The runner is protected on the batted ball to 3rd base (3 base award). Now, the question comes into play, had the BR touched 2nd...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 11, 2007, 09:01am

Replies: 14 Who Watches the Tag Up? Views: 2,772 Posted By shickenbottom Thats interesting to know (I don't posess the CCA... Thats interesting to know (I don't posess the CCA manual, and reference the PBUC manual), because the way I learned 3 man is that once your in, your in. On a trouble ball in the cone, you get to the...

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