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Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 01, 2006, 09:01pm

Replies: 8 Touch of Bases Views: 1,803 Posted By U of M Sam Proper umpire communication could have helped... Proper umpire communication could have helped avoid the "double call" As I understand-this is BU call not PU call. BU can ask PU for help if necessary. IMO: I would rather have "no call" instead...

Forum: Baseball Wed May 31, 2006, 09:06pm

Replies: 19 Frustration with critique Views: 3,633 Posted By U of M Sam Fair enough. I obtained clarity as I viewed "old"... Fair enough. I obtained clarity as I viewed "old" posts. Sam

Forum: Baseball Wed May 31, 2006, 08:34pm

Replies: 19 Frustration with critique Views: 3,633 Posted By U of M Sam This seems odd to me. :rolleyes: What is the... This seems odd to me. :rolleyes: What is the advantage of placing your indicator in your ball bag after every pitch? To me it seems like it wastes time. (I guess that you use 2 ball bags and place...

Forum: Softball Sun May 28, 2006, 04:56pm

Replies: 30 Tennessee vs. Michigan Views: 4,333 Posted By U of M Sam I am not excited with the announcers during... I am not excited with the announcers during college softball. They speak well although sometimes have trouble with game details and/or rules knowledge. I was watching a college softball game a few...

Forum: Baseball Sat May 27, 2006, 01:05pm

Replies: 14 Lacrosse question?--Off topic Views: 1,689 Posted By U of M Sam From my limited knowledge of the sport, the women... From my limited knowledge of the sport, the women are not wearing any upper body protection either, as do the men. Interesting comment NFump :rolleyes: (as women read this forum also) but notice...

Forum: Softball Tue May 23, 2006, 04:01am

Replies: 8 LBR - Little League softball Views: 2,042 Posted By U of M Sam Thank you Paul. I am familiar with RULE 7.08.... Thank you Paul. I am familiar with RULE 7.08. The "Fair Ball January 2002" helps me more even though the LL rule does not read that the runner may "stop once". I have been properly using the rule...

Forum: Softball Mon May 22, 2006, 03:48pm

Replies: 8 It always evens out in the end Views: 1,391 Posted By U of M Sam Most likely not worse but here goes. 13-15 year... Most likely not worse but here goes. 13-15 year old LL softball (Juniors) 1st game of season last year-90 degrees and sunny-game starts at 2pm-I am PU. Both teams look OK during warm up but when...

Forum: Softball Mon May 22, 2006, 03:30pm

Replies: 8 LBR - Little League softball Views: 2,042 Posted By U of M Sam LBR - Little League softball Looking for help. I must be overlooking the LBR in the LL softball rule book or it is not listed by itself (as in NFHS softball). I understand the LBR for NFHS softball and thought the LL rule was...

Forum: Baseball Sat May 20, 2006, 08:23am

Replies: 8 Worst call I have ever seen! Views: 2,797 Posted By U of M Sam I do not like the reply "No, coach I have seen... I do not like the reply "No, coach I have seen worse" as coach could take that as you thinking you call was bad (usually not the case) although not the "worst". When coaches make certain comments to...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 24, 2006, 09:01pm

Replies: 58 Blue: Don't toss the bat Views: 5,286 Posted By U of M Sam My simple practice when working as PU (of course... My simple practice when working as PU (of course some apply when I am BU): DON'T: Throw bat (maybe slide out of way with my foot when runner coming to plate provided I have time) Pick up bat and...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 24, 2006, 08:46pm

Replies: 10 plate shoes and face mask Views: 1,934 Posted By U of M Sam I use Honigs single bar traditional face mask and... I use Honigs single bar traditional face mask and like it very well. Purchased a pair of "Dickies" brand steel toe shoes ($38.00) and instep protectors from Spot Bilt ($10.00). Works well for me...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 21, 2006, 03:39pm

Replies: 5 Coach's visit Views: 1,619 Posted By U of M Sam Here is the "fun": There is not a pitchers mound... Here is the "fun": There is not a pitchers mound on a softball field. :D

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 09, 2006, 02:44pm

Replies: 5 Reentry RUle Views: 1,802 Posted By U of M Sam NFHS and Little League: Any player may re-enter... NFHS and Little League: Any player may re-enter the game once........of course provided the substitution is legal. Sam

Forum: Softball Thu Apr 06, 2006, 09:18pm

Replies: 14 Inspecting the field Views: 1,723 Posted By U of M Sam JFA67: Sounds good That is the basic plan we... JFA67: Sounds good That is the basic plan we use during the HS season. Walking the fence/field is not overkill. BTW: Both my partner and I check game equipment together. We visit one bench area...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 06, 2006, 09:51am

Replies: 29 Base Running Question Views: 3,672 Posted By U of M Sam WOW! This seems like a "made up" rule. In this... WOW! This seems like a "made up" rule. In this situation would you allow the run and if no appeal occurred then eject the runner? What if no appeal and other runners scored on the same play? How are...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 06, 2006, 09:40am

Replies: 29 Base Running Question Views: 3,672 Posted By U of M Sam (Justme): I am glad my post helped. As... (Justme): I am glad my post helped. As mentioned in another reply, I am sure this did not happen (or at lease not as much) when the umpire had the automatic call on a missed base and the runner...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 06, 2006, 09:17am

Replies: 29 Base Running Question Views: 3,672 Posted By U of M Sam I realize this. ;) I was just passing on what... I realize this. ;) I was just passing on what I saw at my son's game regarding missed 3rd base in reference to the original post. Sam

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 06, 2006, 05:21am

Replies: 29 Base Running Question Views: 3,672 Posted By U of M Sam I think what is being asked is if anyone has seen... I think what is being asked is if anyone has seen a baserunner advancing from 2nd to 3rd cut inside 3rd and miss the base on purpose (to shorten the distance to the plate) while the umpires (2 man...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 02, 2006, 06:05pm

Replies: 15 LL rule comp Views: 2,522 Posted By U of M Sam I disagree. I have not received my 2006 LL... I disagree. I have not received my 2006 LL softball rule book yet (and I don't think the following has been changed): 7.06- When the obstruction occurs, the umpire shall call or signal...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 02, 2006, 01:15pm

Replies: 15 LL rule comp Views: 2,522 Posted By U of M Sam I'm glad I could help. This (and other umpire... I'm glad I could help. This (and other umpire forum's) are a good source of info. Sam

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 02, 2006, 12:29pm

Replies: 15 LL rule comp Views: 2,522 Posted By U of M Sam CecilOne: Basic differences between NFHS and LL... CecilOne: Basic differences between NFHS and LL (for the LL "Major" Division): Batter: No advance on non-caught 3rd strike / League may adopt to have all players on roster bat (otherwise bat...

Forum: Softball Sun Apr 02, 2006, 10:37am

Replies: 15 LL rule comp Views: 2,522 Posted By U of M Sam CecilOne: What LL age level will your... CecilOne: What LL age level will your granddaughter play? Please advise. In the meantime, I will check on-line to try finding rule differences between LL and NFHS softball. If I can't find internet...

Forum: Softball Fri Mar 17, 2006, 05:53pm

Replies: 12 Quick on the trigger Views: 1,608 Posted By U of M Sam Suggestion: Let the play/pitch conclude. I was... Suggestion: Let the play/pitch conclude. I was taught to simply: See the play/pitch; Process it; Call it. Take your time. Do not be in a hurry although try not to be "S L O W". Of course, "sell...

Forum: Baseball Fri Feb 24, 2006, 06:00pm

Replies: 11 K1 or Pro-Nine Views: 1,850 Posted By U of M Sam I purchased the Pro Nine CP this year and am... I purchased the Pro Nine CP this year and am happy with it so far. I have recently worked behind the plate during 4 indoor games. It fits well, provides great protection and I paid less than half...

Forum: Softball Fri Feb 24, 2006, 05:47pm

Replies: 17 New FP umpire - equipment questions Views: 3,257 Posted By U of M Sam Look at it like a Postal Carrier while at work:... Look at it like a Postal Carrier while at work: Protect your "mail-bag" Honig's is a fine supplier of umpire shoes and equipment. Sam

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