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Forum: Softball Sat Jan 24, 2015, 11:02pm

Replies: 27 Illegal pitch video. Views: 2,668 Posted By Steve M I can see the no call if you have to question "is... I can see the no call if you have to question "is she off". that shows you're not sure whether there was a violation. But the question of "is he/she getting an advantage" is not a valid...

Forum: Softball Thu Sep 25, 2014, 08:27pm

Replies: 39 Obstruction-rundown Views: 3,464 Posted By Steve M I agree, Andy. Our softball obstruction rules... I agree, Andy. Our softball obstruction rules provide no reason not to obstruct on every play since all we do is to remove the effect of the obstruction. I also tend to give the benefit of any...

Forum: Softball Thu Sep 25, 2014, 08:18pm

Replies: 10 Proud Papa. Views: 1,397 Posted By Steve M congrats that's a good step to make congrats that's a good step to make

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 17, 2014, 08:32pm

Replies: 11 Pitcher with two motions Views: 1,122 Posted By Steve M Drop into your set position when the hands come... Drop into your set position when the hands come together - or what ever trigger you choose. Make your priority to see the catcher catch the ball, then decide & call - your timing should now be the...

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 21, 2014, 07:24am

Replies: 8 Would you call this? Views: 1,124 Posted By Steve M This is the approach I have used - also with good... This is the approach I have used - also with good success

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 06, 2014, 09:14pm

Replies: 31 Worst think you've seen done to an official Views: 3,190 Posted By Steve M My question too - why didn't you do your job? My question too - why didn't you do your job?

Forum: Softball Sun Jun 22, 2014, 08:35pm

Replies: 37 mechanics again Views: 2,943 Posted By Steve M yes - delay that first step & let fielder tell... yes - delay that first step & let fielder tell you where play is. And know that if the coach really wanted somebody on top of the call, they'd have 3 umpires.

Forum: Softball Sun Jun 22, 2014, 07:16am

Replies: 22 odd rule questions Views: 2,329 Posted By Steve M Agreed. Agreed.

Forum: Softball Tue May 20, 2014, 02:31pm

Replies: 7 Leaping Views: 1,044 Posted By Steve M I believe ISF allowed the leap beginning with the... I believe ISF allowed the leap beginning with the 2010 season.

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 26, 2014, 10:41pm

Replies: 29 Annoyed... Views: 2,132 Posted By Steve M amen to that amen to that

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 26, 2014, 10:39pm

Replies: 14 Offensive Coach Yelling out Pitch Location Views: 1,739 Posted By Steve M Now that's almost old school. Old school would... Now that's almost old school. Old school would have seen her hit by pitch.

Forum: Softball Wed Sep 25, 2013, 03:02pm

Replies: 19 Interference? Views: 1,540 Posted By Steve M Since the batter has completed the "at bat", what... Since the batter has completed the "at bat", what reason is there to be in the batter's box? This is no longer a batter, but is now a batter-runner with the responsibility to advance and with no...

Forum: Softball Mon Sep 09, 2013, 02:27pm

Replies: 15 Lineup Card SNAFU Views: 2,001 Posted By Steve M I'll usually only use the numbers, but I will... I'll usually only use the numbers, but I will have the coach watch me make the change and then look at the lineup card and verify the change before we part.

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 23, 2013, 10:02pm

Replies: 12 Slow pitch question Views: 1,518 Posted By Steve M Ted - if the ball hit the ground, it's dead. The... Ted - if the ball hit the ground, it's dead. The swing never happened. The result of the illegal pith stands.

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 05, 2013, 04:54pm

Replies: 65 Lessons Learned from 18U Gold (Long Post) Views: 5,494 Posted By Steve M Sure is. But, I can only speak about what... Sure is. But, I can only speak about what happens locally - not with any authority, just what I've experienced.

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 04, 2013, 09:11pm

Replies: 16 LHSAA 5A Championship Game Views: 1,381 Posted By Steve M OK, now I understand your question - should he... OK, now I understand your question - should he have chased. It meets the criteria I use to determine whether or not to chase. I use: 1-a ball on the line 2-a ball to the wall 3-a fielder...

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 04, 2013, 07:01pm

Replies: 16 LHSAA 5A Championship Game Views: 1,381 Posted By Steve M OK, so if I read correctly, you saw U3 "chase". ... OK, so if I read correctly, you saw U3 "chase". But the chase you described is different than what I would expect. I would expect U3 to be chasing on the line as he/she goes toward the play.

Forum: Softball Fri Jul 26, 2013, 03:48am

Replies: 42 outside protector Views: 2,673 Posted By Steve M Say hi to him - he's missed here. Say hi to him - he's missed here.

Forum: Softball Mon Jul 22, 2013, 03:00pm

Replies: 19 Nitty-Gritty Views: 1,553 Posted By Steve M No time out, since I do not hold my hand up. On... No time out, since I do not hold my hand up. On those rare occasions when a pitcher begins her motion before the batter is in, announce "no pitch". Do that once and the problem generally goes away.

Forum: Softball Wed Jul 17, 2013, 02:44pm

Replies: 27 New ASA Shirts? Views: 1,726 Posted By Steve M Hat sizes have never been accurate - for any... Hat sizes have never been accurate - for any organization. So, no I don't expect 7 3/8 to be anything other than what it feels like when I put it on to see if it fits.

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 16, 2013, 03:04pm

Replies: 76 ASA Should Be Ashamed Views: 3,787 Posted By Steve M I've seen more than I want to of umpires wearing... I've seen more than I want to of umpires wearing their high school uniforms doing other games. I've seen the same in ASA games, PONY games, and others. I've even seen NCAA conference logos in...

Forum: Softball Tue Jul 16, 2013, 10:31am

Replies: 76 ASA Should Be Ashamed Views: 3,787 Posted By Steve M Absolutely agree with this - especially the last... Absolutely agree with this - especially the last sentence - "Either wear the uniform of the rule set or wear a plain uniform."

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 07, 2013, 02:15pm

Replies: 46 This was clunky... Views: 2,447 Posted By Steve M Agree - always make your call first. Agree - always make your call first.

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 07, 2013, 02:14pm

Replies: 49 Softball--pitching circle Views: 4,036 Posted By Steve M That is true, Mike. But sometimes stupid folks... That is true, Mike. But sometimes stupid folks make it impossible not to. When I run into them, I usually have them immediately go see the tournament uic - especially when they say that's what they...

Forum: Softball Sun Jul 07, 2013, 02:10pm

Replies: 12 Force or not? Views: 956 Posted By Steve M The local LL fixed that. Every kid gets on base... The local LL fixed that. Every kid gets on base every inning. Everyone scores every inning. And they do not keep score. My grandson had a ball. He learned something about the FUNdamentals of the...

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