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Forum: Baseball Thu May 18, 2006, 02:30pm

Replies: 17 Play at the plate Views: 3,761 Posted By shickenbottom Since this is modified OBR and not Little League,... Since this is modified OBR and not Little League, after the failed attempt to field the thrown ball, ask yourself where is the ball, if it's within reach of the fielder you've got nothing. If the...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 16, 2006, 12:28pm

Replies: 17 Play at the plate Views: 3,761 Posted By shickenbottom Good point Tim, straight OBR and Fed (High... Good point Tim, straight OBR and Fed (High School) allows the fielder to set up in the immediate act of fielding a thrown ball. NCAA was the odd man out until this past year when LL changed their...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 16, 2006, 08:52am

Replies: 17 Play at the plate Views: 3,761 Posted By shickenbottom I have heard and understand from veteran... I have heard and understand from veteran officials in my area, that on a misplayed throw and the ball is within a "Step and a reach" of the fielder, the "continuning action" mantra prevails. If the...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 26, 2006, 01:42pm

Replies: 46 First game on the dish...ever Views: 5,324 Posted By shickenbottom A tip / trick for your indicator. Notch the Ball... A tip / trick for your indicator. Notch the Ball and Strike wheels at 0 - 0 where your fingers normally rest. By doing this, you can reset the indicator without having to take you eyes off the...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 26, 2006, 01:02pm

Replies: 21 Help With a Scoop at First Views: 2,852 Posted By shickenbottom Timing is everything, allow yourself a moment or... Timing is everything, allow yourself a moment or two to process the different sounds Thud-Pop or Pop-Thud. If you can't differentiate the two, bang him out. Remember, the runner must beat the...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 19, 2006, 04:13pm

Replies: 28 FED Play of the Day Views: 3,195 Posted By shickenbottom Regardless of his distance from 2nd base, IMHO... Regardless of his distance from 2nd base, IMHO the runners actions do not constitute an obvious attempt to break up a DP. I consider "obvious attempt," as stated in the rule, as an intentional act...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 19, 2006, 03:29pm

Replies: 28 FED Play of the Day Views: 3,195 Posted By shickenbottom Tim, in your sitch, where you say he is closer to... Tim, in your sitch, where you say he is closer to 2nd than 1st, but does not have sufficient time to react tells it all. If in your judgement, the front end of the attempted DP went bang, bang, I'd...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 19, 2006, 02:52pm

Replies: 28 FED Play of the Day Views: 3,195 Posted By shickenbottom What movement if any did R1 make? This may help... What movement if any did R1 make? This may help to know as I am feeling this is one of those "had to be there" situations. You could call it either way. My reasoning is that depending upon where...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 19, 2006, 10:43am

Replies: 11 Infield Fly Call Views: 1,808 Posted By shickenbottom Either umpire on the field may verbalize the... Either umpire on the field may verbalize the Infield fly. Generally, when I am the Field ump, I will just signal, (point directly skyward) and not verbalize the IFF. I'll let my partner the...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 17, 2006, 08:53am

Replies: 2 Swipe Tag @ 1st in the Mariners/BoSox game Views: 1,647 Posted By shickenbottom Swipe Tag @ 1st in the Mariners/BoSox game Anyone see the swipe tag call @ 1st in the Mariners - BoSox game on Sunday? The camera angle shows a tag being applied, however, I couldn't see the positioning of the umpire to determine if he just...

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 17, 2006, 08:45am

Replies: 4 Sunday Night Baseball balk Views: 1,686 Posted By shickenbottom I didn't see the play, however, for this to be... I didn't see the play, however, for this to be called a balk, a play or attempted play should be made. If F1 threw the ball to F3 while still in contact with the rubber, and F3 was not anywhere near...

Forum: Baseball Thu Mar 30, 2006, 05:37pm

Replies: 21 Things a ROOKIE NEEDS to know... Views: 3,239 Posted By shickenbottom There are a few things that haven't been said... There are a few things that haven't been said yet, so here they are: 1) Relax - let the game play itself, you will only need to nudge it along once in a while if it gets slow. 2) Allways bring...

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