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Forum: Softball Tue Jun 13, 2006, 06:39am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By bwbuddy
Legal Tag?

This happened in ASA Fastpitch game last night, but could have happened in any diamond sport.

R1; Batter hits grounder to F4; fielder holds ball in bare hand, but is holding ball against left side...
Forum: Softball Mon May 15, 2006, 06:26am
Replies: 6
Views: 5,883
Posted By bwbuddy
ASA Mandatory Slide

Is there a mandatory ASA fast-pitch "must-slide" rule for a runner coming home (or any other base)? If not, are local jurisdictions allowed to add a mandatory "must-slide" rule?
Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 09, 2006, 10:07am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,741
Posted By bwbuddy
It seems kicking is called very inconsistently...

It seems kicking is called very inconsistently under high school rules. I had always heard that kicking is a violation only when it, in effect, blocks an attempted pass. But, I see it called often...
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 08, 2005, 07:57am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,397
Posted By bwbuddy
1 out, R1. B2 hits fly to center, R1 breaks with...

1 out, R1. B2 hits fly to center, R1 breaks with hit. F8 catches fly for out, and throws to F3 to attempt to double up R1, who is returning quickly to 1B. Ball thrown goes out of play, field ump...
Forum: Baseball Tue Apr 12, 2005, 06:37am
Replies: 24
Views: 3,308
Posted By bwbuddy
Bases loaded, 1 out. Popup to F6, IFF is called,...

Bases loaded, 1 out. Popup to F6, IFF is called, catch is made. R2 had wandered off of the bag, and tries to get back. F4 receives throw with foot on bag prior to R2's return, but ump rules the...
Forum: Softball Tue Mar 08, 2005, 12:37pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,569
Posted By bwbuddy
I'm ASA certified, but have been asked to pick up...

I'm ASA certified, but have been asked to pick up a handful of scrimmage games over the next few weeks for Middle School using NFHS. Is there a cheatsheet somewhere that explains the main...
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 14, 2005, 10:00am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,475
Posted By bwbuddy
If offense is throwing in from under its own...

If offense is throwing in from under its own basket, lobs the ball towards back court, and intended teammate has it touch his fingertips prior to going to the backcourt, is it a violation if offense...
Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 27, 2005, 10:03am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Posted By bwbuddy
How 'bout this one, I saw at a boys' HS game: ...

How 'bout this one, I saw at a boys' HS game:

Undefended inbounds pass to point guard. Before beginning dribble, player lifts one foot and rubs his hand across sole, and then lifts other foot and...
Forum: Basketball Tue Jan 18, 2005, 07:52am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,998
Posted By bwbuddy
In High School, is there a rule that refers to...

In High School, is there a rule that refers to the dribbler being allowed two steps after he picks up his dribble before he shoots or passes?
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 20, 2004, 07:30am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,888
Posted By bwbuddy
This almost happened this weekend, so I thought...

This almost happened this weekend, so I thought it was worth a post here. Youth 10-11YO league, using NFHS rules.

Close to end of half, 2nd of two foul shots missed. Defense rebounds, and since...
Forum: Basketball Thu Dec 09, 2004, 03:59pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By bwbuddy
If an offensive player commits a lane violation...

If an offensive player commits a lane violation before the shot, do you go ahead and blow the whistle? Or, do you wait until after the shot attempt?
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 06, 2004, 02:11pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By bwbuddy
Thanks for the thorough and helpful response. ...

Thanks for the thorough and helpful response. I'm betting you're correct.
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 06, 2004, 01:04pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By bwbuddy
Fair enough - we're just used to a little more...

Fair enough - we're just used to a little more constructive and helpful tone in my area. Any thing less, and we may lose a potentially good offical.
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 06, 2004, 12:08pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By bwbuddy
I had planned to refer them here, but am now...

I had planned to refer them here, but am now reluctant due to the sarcastic nature of some of the responses.
Forum: Basketball Mon Dec 06, 2004, 07:46am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By bwbuddy
A couple of interesting comments I heard referees...

A couple of interesting comments I heard referees make to coaches this weekend, and I would like your comments (youth league, using high school rules):

1) Defense can't set up at the baseline in...
Forum: Basketball Tue Nov 16, 2004, 10:01am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,681
Posted By bwbuddy
Have you ever called a free-throw violation...

Have you ever called a free-throw violation against the defense for saying "miss it", or for making distracting motions with their arms during the shot? If so, what is the text of the applicable...
Forum: Basketball Wed Feb 11, 2004, 08:06am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Posted By bwbuddy
In NFHS, if B1 slaps the ball while in the hands...

In NFHS, if B1 slaps the ball while in the hands of A1 attempting to inbound from OOB area, is it an automatic technical foul, or do you give a warning first?

What if B1 does not touch ball, but...
Forum: Softball Mon Feb 02, 2004, 10:18am
Replies: 2
Views: 2,031
Posted By bwbuddy
What are the requirements for an ASA girls...

What are the requirements for an ASA girls softball league, non-school, concerning umpire credentials? Do umpires have to be ASA certified regardless of the age levels of the players in a...
Forum: Basketball Mon Feb 02, 2004, 07:33am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Posted By bwbuddy
How close should travelling be called when A1,...

How close should travelling be called when A1, with the ball, reconsiders jumping for a shot, after lifting his heels, but one or more sets of toes never leaves the floor?
Forum: Basketball Thu Jan 22, 2004, 07:36am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,606
Posted By bwbuddy
What are some guidelines to consider as to...

What are some guidelines to consider as to whether A1 is guilty of travelling, if he is on the floor in possession of the ball, but not on his feet? For instance, is it travelling if he is on his...
Forum: Basketball Mon Jan 05, 2004, 07:55am
Replies: 5
Views: 2,087
Posted By bwbuddy
Based on NFHS rules: 1. A1 attempts shot at...

Based on NFHS rules:

1. A1 attempts shot at basket (in judgement of official). Attempt hits nothing, and A1 rebounds his own "shot". Walking or clean rebound? (rule number, please)

2. What...
Forum: Basketball Thu Nov 13, 2003, 12:12pm
Replies: 14
Views: 2,555
Posted By bwbuddy
Does kicking of the ball by the defense have to...

Does kicking of the ball by the defense have to be intentional to be a violation? Does it have to be a true kick, or just any deflection off of the foot? Are there any violations for kicking of...
Forum: Basketball Fri Nov 07, 2003, 10:31am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By bwbuddy
OK, it's a violation, but what do you call -...

OK, it's a violation, but what do you call - what's your hand signal? Is it considered travelling, or simply OOB?
Forum: Basketball Fri Nov 07, 2003, 07:35am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,782
Posted By bwbuddy
A1 is attempting a throw-in. He holds the ball...

A1 is attempting a throw-in. He holds the ball across the OOB line so that it is over the playing court. A2 reaches for ball and makes contact with ball while it is still in contact with A1's...
Forum: Basketball Mon Nov 03, 2003, 07:57am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,012
Posted By bwbuddy
What's the origin and reasoning behind the block...

What's the origin and reasoning behind the block on each side of the foul lane? In NFHS, what's the ruling if a player makes contact with the block before the foul shot attempt reaches the rim?
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