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Forum: Softball Wed Oct 26, 2005, 11:44am

Replies: 5 2 Man mechanics help Views: 1,459 Posted By tzme415 There is no stealing and I doubt there will be a... There is no stealing and I doubt there will be a 5 man infield, so staying in B should be no problem. If I read correctly, the field umpire is responsible for 1st and 2nd base, the last runner up to...

Forum: Softball Tue Oct 25, 2005, 04:12pm

Replies: 5 2 Man mechanics help Views: 1,459 Posted By tzme415 I don't know yet...probably the bases. I don't know yet...probably the bases.

Forum: Softball Tue Oct 25, 2005, 12:22pm

Replies: 5 2 Man mechanics help Views: 1,459 Posted By tzme415 As I have been doing nothing but SP with myself... As I have been doing nothing but SP with myself as the only umpire all year, I haven't paid much attention to the 2-person mechanics. There is a Fall league championship game tomorrow that I am...

Forum: Softball Fri Oct 07, 2005, 02:35pm

Replies: 13 No Calls? Views: 2,533 Posted By tzme415 Thanks that all makes sense Yes I do enjoy a... Thanks that all makes sense Yes I do enjoy a good verbal call on a swinging strike in slowpitch, mostly for mens leagues and when it is the third strike :) If there are any other situation...

Forum: Softball Fri Oct 07, 2005, 11:44am

Replies: 13 No Calls? Views: 2,533 Posted By tzme415 As discussed in a previous thread, a safe call &... As discussed in a previous thread, a safe call & signal are not necessary (in fact discouraged) if a ball thrown to 1st base is clearly dropped and in plain view. I was wondering what other times...

Forum: Softball Tue Oct 04, 2005, 01:11pm

Replies: 29 Need a Rule Interpretation Views: 3,910 Posted By tzme415 That is good to know. I have been making the... That is good to know. I have been making the safe call on dropped balls. Does this only apply to 1st or also bases where a force would be in effect?

Forum: Softball Thu Sep 15, 2005, 01:47pm

Replies: 6 Ball out of play Views: 1,618 Posted By tzme415 I'll clarify with the situation. ASA Adult... I'll clarify with the situation. ASA Adult Men's Rec1 League R1 on 1st, Batter hits grounder to F6 who flips ball to F4 who tries for double play. F3 misses the ball which rolls under a part...

Forum: Softball Thu Sep 15, 2005, 10:21am

Replies: 6 Ball out of play Views: 1,618 Posted By tzme415 Simple questions: Absent of a ground rule... Simple questions: Absent of a ground rule stating otherwise, would a ball going under a fence be treated the same as any other ball going out of play? Would the base awards be the same?

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 12, 2005, 02:56pm

Replies: 3 ASA Tme Question Views: 1,182 Posted By tzme415 In this case I think I would have permitted the... In this case I think I would have permitted the conference, but would have stopped the clock for the injury. The conference is a legal part of clock management; just like using a full amount of time...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 04, 2005, 12:07pm

Replies: 14 Return to Double Base Views: 2,346 Posted By tzme415 Thanks guys....I thought that it should be... Thanks guys....I thought that it should be treated like it wasn't there for a runner...I can just see if one of these situations happens and I call the runner out "What, I'm on the base" "We were...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 04, 2005, 07:53am

Replies: 14 Return to Double Base Views: 2,346 Posted By tzme415 I have seen many times this year where a runner... I have seen many times this year where a runner either rounds 1B or starts on 1B, then when returning to the base actually returns to the orange portion of the base. It is almost like they have been...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 03, 2005, 09:39am

Replies: 15 slow pitch strike zone Views: 15,044 Posted By tzme415 Glad to help! Chris - Maybe it will say... Glad to help! Chris - Maybe it will say 'Strike' also. :)

Forum: Softball Tue Aug 02, 2005, 04:06pm

Replies: 15 slow pitch strike zone Views: 15,044 Posted By tzme415 Noobie - It's not the 13 foot high one that gets... Noobie - It's not the 13 foot high one that gets me, its the one that's just a little too low. The ball has to have a little speed to get to the plate at that height and I have to wait for it to get...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 01, 2005, 03:59pm

Replies: 26 Why 15? why 8? (mercy rule) Views: 4,022 Posted By tzme415 I guess they didn't think that there was much... I guess they didn't think that there was much chance of a four inning game lasting more than 75 minutes, but there are always exceptions.

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 01, 2005, 10:51am

Replies: 15 slow pitch strike zone Views: 15,044 Posted By tzme415 I do mainly SP, this is how I try to stay... I do mainly SP, this is how I try to stay consistent. 1) Watch the ball from the pitcher's hand to its apex to determine if it was a legal pitch. 2) Only worry about the pitch being over the back...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 01, 2005, 10:00am

Replies: 26 Why 15? why 8? (mercy rule) Views: 4,022 Posted By tzme415 Mike - you missed the part of the post that 4... Mike - you missed the part of the post that 4 innings were required before the 75 minute time limit went into effect. I have played and umped the McQuade Tournament. It is fun. Hope to get back...

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 21, 2005, 03:20pm

Replies: 14 Wearing a watch Views: 4,915 Posted By tzme415 I agree - Don't wear the watch put in your pocket... I agree - Don't wear the watch put in your pocket or ball bag. I do Adult SP and there are no jewelry rules so many players actually wear a watch while playing. The players are constantly asking...

Forum: Softball Thu Jul 21, 2005, 07:27am

Replies: 20 When does time limit begin? Views: 3,467 Posted By tzme415 Every league I work has the no inning can start... Every league I work has the no inning can start after one hour rule. The problem comes with the leagues giving a 10 minute grace period to avoid forfeits, the first game going 65 minutes second game...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 18, 2005, 10:49am

Replies: 21 Swearing Views: 2,883 Posted By tzme415 I should have said I only do adult leagues....so... I should have said I only do adult leagues....so it would be different if I did youth.

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 18, 2005, 10:33am

Replies: 21 Swearing Views: 2,883 Posted By tzme415 gsf23 - I was there when that first went in. It... gsf23 - I was there when that first went in. It took some learning curve, but I think made the game better. As I ump now in the Chicago suburbs, some leagues have the rule and others don't. I will...

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 13, 2005, 04:01pm

Replies: 30 Olympics Views: 4,572 Posted By tzme415 The question is where does the IOC get its... The question is where does the IOC get its funding from? The only way to pressure the IOC would be to hit them where it hurts, the pocketbook. So the next question is how? I think the IOC will...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 11, 2005, 07:30am

Replies: 6 Would this be a form of backstabbing? Views: 2,062 Posted By tzme415 AARRGGHH!!!!!!!!!!! AARRGGHH!!!!!!!!!!!

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 08, 2005, 04:03pm

Replies: 22 Overthrow Rule Views: 7,632 Posted By tzme415 I understand, this is just one of the odd cases... I understand, this is just one of the odd cases where the defense was actually helped by the ball going out of play.

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 08, 2005, 04:00pm

Replies: 9 ODB Hit by Thrown Ball Views: 2,108 Posted By tzme415 I see I got my R1 and R2 confused - good catch... I see I got my R1 and R2 confused - good catch Cecil

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 08, 2005, 01:56pm

Replies: 6 Would this be a form of backstabbing? Views: 2,062 Posted By tzme415 Do whatever you can without causing 'bad blood'... Do whatever you can without causing 'bad blood' between you and the other umpires. If you think you can go to them individually and they will respect your opinion then do that, otherwise try to get...

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