Nafa?

[jwwashburn]

Has anyone ever worked NAFA Fastpitch? I have a rules book and I am trying to go through it before the tournament starts tomorrow.

I know that I will be wearing this lovely GRAY shirt with my heather gray slacks: Why oh why couldn't we be wearing the black? ugh

I know that the BU is supposed to start in the B slot and call all fly balls not down the line...Yes, that would be all fly balls-even with runner on. I have not figured out what happenes if the ball is not caught. Hopefully this will be covered in the meeting this afternoon.

Does anyone have any experience with NAFA?

Wondering what I have gotten myself into,

Joe in Missouri

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

Has anyone ever worked NAFA Fastpitch? I have a rules book and I am trying to go through it before the tournament starts tomorrow.

I know that I will be wearing this lovely GRAY shirt with my heather gray slacks: Why oh why couldn't we be wearing the black? ugh

I know that the BU is supposed to start in the B slot and call all fly balls not down the line...Yes, that would be all fly balls-even with runner on. I have not figured out what happenes if the ball is not caught. Hopefully this will be covered in the meeting this afternoon.

Does anyone have any experience with NAFA?

Wondering what I have gotten myself into,

Joe in Missouri

Next year, I plan to start the NAO softball association and require the umpires to wear chartreuse shirts with green slacks and white caps. Also, a clean shirt will be required for each game.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

Has anyone ever worked NAFA Fastpitch? I have a rules book and I am trying to go through it before the tournament starts tomorrow.

I know that I will be wearing this lovely GRAY shirt with my heather gray slacks: Why oh why couldn't we be wearing the black? ugh

I know that the BU is supposed to start in the B slot and call all fly balls not down the line...Yes, that would be all fly balls-even with runner on. I have not figured out what happenes if the ball is not caught. Hopefully this will be covered in the meeting this afternoon.

Does anyone have any experience with NAFA?

Wondering what I have gotten myself into,

Joe in Missouri

First off, be glad it is the gray, the black is too hot.

Are you doing FP or SP? What with the question of BU starting in the B slot
then I am thinking [not going to assume], SP.

What do you need to know about the PLAYNAFA.com?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Next year, I plan to start the NAO softball association and require the umpires to wear chartreuse shirts with green slacks and white caps. Also, a clean shirt will be required for each game.

CecilOne:

And don't forget white patent leather belts, white socks, and white patent leather shoes.

MTD, Sr.

[Rachel]

NAFA has been around in the men's game for a while. This is the first year they have ventured into youth as far as I know. I have done the men's side of NAFA for several years. It's a lot of fun. They are having their men's world series in my hometown in August. We have always worn white shirts. They are pretty comfortable.

I have done AFA and used the grey. I think they look pretty ugly. All I know is I have 5 different types of shirts and I really don't want to buy another one.

[Steve M]

I'm familiar with NAFA from the men's game - they've got a similar approach to the ISC ball that I do. I've not seen their youth games - doesn't exist in Pa, so far as I know.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Rachel

NAFA has been around in the men's game for a while. This is the first year they have ventured into youth as far as I know. I have done the men's side of NAFA for several years. It's a lot of fun. They are having their men's world series in my hometown in August. We have always worn white shirts. They are pretty comfortable.

I have done AFA and used the grey. I think they look pretty ugly. All I know is I have 5 different types of shirts and I really don't want to buy another one.

You know me, I gotta be different. I got the gray that is made from the same
material as the ASA and NFHS shirts

You are right, the originial AFA grey were and are ugly. I understand the ones
offered at the tournament [NAFA] will be of the same material, however, I
have as stated, the other material.

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

First off, be glad it is the gray, the black is too hot.

Are you doing FP or SP? What with the question of BU starting in the B slot
then I am thinking [not going to assume], SP.

What do you need to know about the PLAYNAFA.com?

Yeah, well....It is 18U Girls Fastpitch. Starting in B and the BU is supposed to call all fly balls not down the line. ANNNNNNNNNNNND, the BU is supposed to meander back into the fray in no specified manner...just kinda get in there any ol way. What sort of numbskulls came up with this?

Joe in Missouri...not wondering what I got myself into...now I am SURE what I got myself into.

[whiskers_ump]

jw,

Around here, we use the standard FP mechanic. May not always be
correct in our decisions, , but the mechanics are same as ASA and
most associations.

Sounds like this is a local procedure. Hope it does not migrate this way.

Good Luck and Have Fun. I am doing the 18U NAFA 43' Elite Nationals in
Sulphur, La.

[jwwashburn]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

jw,

Around here, we use the standard FP mechanic. May not always be
correct in our decisions, , but the mechanics are same as ASA and
most associations.

Sounds like this is a local procedure. Hope it does not migrate this way.

Good Luck and Have Fun. I am doing the 18U NAFA 43' Elite Nationals in
Sulphur, La.

I was told it was a national mechanic but, I guess not. How could anyone think this would work?

[Dholloway1962]

I am in my first year NAFA in Tulsa. We were in AFA but moved to NAFA, long story.

Pretty much AFA or NCAA rules.

Doing a NAFA National this week here, just got back in from opening ceremonies a little while ago. Forecast, high in the upper 90's all week!!!

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by jwwashburn

I was told it was a national mechanic but, I guess not. How could anyone think this would work?

If it is, they failed to notify the Texas and Lousiana umpires. We start pre
Nats on Sat. Course we have not had a briefing as of yet.

Cliff Whitson is the National UIC.

Rachel,

Is this the same Cliff we worked with in Beaumont during an AFA tourney?

[Rachel]

Working from B is not that bad. There is a lot less stress on the legs and an umpire can help on a sinking liner and turn and still get a great look on a play at 2nd. On a triple just cut in behind the runner going to 2nd and take her into 3rd. Just communicate with your partner and it works.

The base umpire will not get in the way on a hit to right field and they will not get pinned either.

Of course standing like a cone out there will just make you a lazy umpire. There was one guy that bragged that they didn't have to move for 4 innings and figured they could umpire til they were 80. That would not be a good idea.

It is more difficult to see illegal pitches so when a 3 umpire system is used some pitchers will wonder why they hadn't been called all year and now they are getting called for it.

[Rachel]

Yes, that is Cliffy. No, he is not the lazy guy. He's a lot of fun and knows his stuff.

This system was developed by Billy Peterson another great umpire.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Rachel

Yes, that is Cliffy. No, he is not the lazy guy. He's a lot of fun and knows his stuff.

This system was developed by Billy Peterson another great umpire.

Totally agree on both statements.

Is the mechanic for BU to sart at 2B or B slot. Know one has told us not
to use the standard mechanic.