RE: NFHS 2005 Points Of Emphasis

[JEL]

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
NFHS has again brought up the issued of awarded bases and the
three-foot lane.

When there is a base-on-balls award, the BR is required to
use the three-foot running lane. A walk is treated the same as a batted
ball. When the BR runs outside the three-foot runner lane and, in the
judgment of the umpire, interferes with the fielder taking or receiving
a throw to 1B, interference shall be called.

Team Huddles is another issue.

Teams should not assemble in front or outside of dugouts when their portion
of the inning has been completed. Further, teams should not huddle during
the course of the game unless a conference has been charged. This
practice assists with minimizing risks to participatns and keeps the pace
of the game moving. This should be discussed during the pregame conference,
including 6-2-5, five pitches or 1 minute thingy.

Would you now be required to charge the team a conference, if the catcher
calls time and she and the infield meet to discuss their options?

>>>>YUCK<<<<