Forum: Baseball
Mon May 10, 2010, 12:07pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,221
Pu
It was the plate umpire that I asked. The way I understand it the BU has the safe/out call and then turns his attention toward the impending play at first base while the plate umpire watches for the...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 10, 2010, 11:46am
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,221
"Accidental Interference"
FED rules. R1 with one out. Ground ball to F4. He throws to F6 to force the runner at second. As F6 is making the throw to F3 there is contact between him and the sliding runner. The throw is...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Apr 22, 2010, 01:14pm
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Please Help with DH Rule
I have run into this situation several times and I know the rule, but I get many different interpretations from different umpires. It involves the DH (FED). I know that the DH and the person who he...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Apr 09, 2010, 01:15pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,964
Another topic from the same game
During the same game, I noticed that the opposing pitcher seemed to be taking a long time between innings to complete his warmup pitches. I did not say anything because I had gotten nowhere with the...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Apr 08, 2010, 12:42pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,964
Fair or Foul
We played a game on the road the other night where the third base line ran next to the base and the first base line ran through the middle of the base. I asked the umpires if we were playing the...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Mar 23, 2010, 10:42am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Thanks
Thanks. I have a kid who is a backup third baseman. He is not always in the lineup, but my closer is the starting third baseman. I would like for the kid on the bench to stay loose between innings...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Mar 23, 2010, 08:30am
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Warming Up Between Innings
Can a team send out an extra infielder (eligible substitute) between innings to warm up with the infielders? I know that this will not be allowed if it delays the game.
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Forum: Basketball
Tue Feb 09, 2010, 10:58pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,406
Quick Clock Finger
I observed this in a high school (FED) game and wanted to see how you guys would handle this. Visiting team shooting the second of two free thows with 3.0 showing on the clock (there was tenths of...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Dec 30, 2009, 01:00pm
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,990
Can't believe it, but I heard it
I just heard an official say, "He touched the backboard. That's basket interference. The shot is good." Does this make anybody else cringe? No it is between quarters and the game is being held up...
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Forum: Basketball
Wed Dec 16, 2009, 02:31pm
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,275
Misunderstood Rules
I have printed off the list of misunderstood rules. I have asked my administration for permission to post them in our gym lobby with signs that say: "Learn these rules before you decide to...
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Forum: Football
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 09:26am
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,954
Multiple Uniform Numbers
I was watching the Texas (NCAA) games the past two weeks and noticed that there is a #12 on the defense and a different player wearing #12 on the offense. As I watched more closely, I noticed that...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 12:27pm
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,277
Yeah but...
As I said before, if you have an umpire who is arrogant enough to make the call, he will most likely be one of those type of guys who says, "It's in there somewhere. The batter is out."
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 10:08am
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,277
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Oct 05, 2009, 09:11am
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,277
Glad I Was Not There
I got this second hand from my nephew who is a varsity player in a state that uses FED rules. Batter hits a home run. Before he touches home plate, a teammate reaches out and gives him a "high...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Aug 31, 2009, 12:24pm
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Replies: 37
Views: 6,798
Properly Equipped
FED. The opposing coach made a pitching change. While this was being done, one of the players involved in the switch removed his cup and took it to the dugout. PU told the coach that all of his...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Aug 28, 2009, 09:41am
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,963
Who is out?
FED. R1 and R3 two outs. R1 attempts to steal second. F2 throws and the ball is cut off by F6. On the return throw B1 interferes. The interference is called. Who is out? R3 or B1?
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 09:17pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,903
Deflection
FED. R1 & R2. Ball is hit up the middle and caroms off F1's leg. As the ball bounds toward F4, R1 and F4 collide and the ball passes the fielder. Defensive Coach wants a double play because of...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu May 21, 2009, 10:19am
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Replies: 58
Views: 6,721
Never seen this before
I was at a district championship game last night and saw something I though was interesting. FED rules. In the top of the sixth inning, B1 attempted to check his swing on an 0-1 pitch. PU pointed...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat May 16, 2009, 05:34pm
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Replies: 32
Views: 4,327
How can I prove this?
FED rules. #2 is the DH batting for #25. #2 reaches second base. I want to enter #25 to pinch run for #2. I ask to make sure that I can re-enter #2 the next time the spot in the lineup comes up...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 11, 2009, 01:41pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,381
Thanks
Thanks. I agreed with the umpire but the opposing coach said "that is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard."
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Forum: Baseball
Mon May 11, 2009, 01:08pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,381
Dropped Ball After Tag
FED. R1 is stealing second. The throw arrives ahead of the runner and F4 applies the tag. As F4 is lifting his glove to show that he has the ball, R1's helmet contacts the glove and the ball comes...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Apr 27, 2009, 01:11pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,357
Knocking the Ball out of Play
FED. R1 is running on the pitch. B1 hits a line drive over F3's head and into the corner. As F9 goes to pick up the ball, R1 in around third and B1 is around second. F9 bends down and knocks the...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Apr 24, 2009, 12:52pm
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,086
My mistake
Looking back, I see that the "What are we going to do about it?" question should have not have been posed. I guess I was just reacting to his "staredown" by thinking I had to make a comment. Next...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Apr 24, 2009, 10:55am
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,086
Thanks
That is what I thought. I just hate it when you try to be respectful and understand what is going on and you get one of the few who seem to have a chip on their shoulder and are there to be the...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri Apr 24, 2009, 10:46am
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,764
Thanks
Thanks for the information. That is what I thought. Can anyone give me a rule reference (or preferable a case play) for this play. I could not find it as I skimmed through the books last night.
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