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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 09:12am
Jerry Blum
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Thanks for the comments. I realize that I need to get my hands on a rule book but the league director who is in charge of the umps didn't have one. So I'm still trying.

As far as DP/Flex goes I don't need to worry about it, being rec it unlimited subs and everyone bats rule. Obviously batting out of order is an issue that I might have to deal with so any help would be appreciated.

I know the difference between Interference and obstruction but not clear on how to rule.

Any other help that can be passed along I appreciate. Like I said I am working on getting the rule book but haven't found one yet. Thanks for the link.
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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 09:25am
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Thanks for the comments. I realize that I need to get my hands on a rule book but the league director who is in charge of the umps didn't have one. So I'm still trying.

As far as DP/Flex goes I don't need to worry about it, being rec it unlimited subs and everyone bats rule. Obviously batting out of order is an issue that I might have to deal with so any help would be appreciated.

I know the difference between Interference and obstruction but not clear on how to rule.

Any other help that can be passed along I appreciate. Like I said I am working on getting the rule book but haven't found one yet. Thanks for the link.
Well, if you contact the UIC in Indiana, you'll be able to get a rule book. It'll cost about $10, but it's seriously worth it.

We're not trying to deflect your questions, as we're here to help all our fellow umpires. However, it would probably do you great service to get the rule book first, read it, then ask any questions afterward.

Welcome to the site. We're here to help!
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 09:41am
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NCASAump - I understand that I need to get the book problem is that I've been assigned a game for tomorrow and don't think that there is any way to get the book and read it prior to then.

I thought that the league director would have had one but it took him a while to get back to me that he doesn't have one which has left me the position I'm in.

Again any help that could get me through the first game would be helpful.

Thanks.
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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 09:51am
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Welcome to the site! You have a lot of work to do. Post as things come up and we'll help you through it - in the mean time - you definately need a rule book.
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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 09:57am
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Welcome to the site! You have a lot of work to do. Post as things come up and we'll help you through it - in the mean time - you definately need a rule book.
I think we've established that. Unfortunately for this guy, he's already got a game tomorrow and is looking for a cheat sheet.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 09:58am
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Here is a question I have that I might run into:

Ball going out of play. If I recall correctly from playing slowpitch on a ball hit to an infielder and over thrown to 1B that goes out of play all baserunners including batter get base they are going to plus one, correct?

Are there any other situations that would be different?
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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 10:06am
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Here is a question I have that I might run into:

Ball going out of play. If I recall correctly from playing slowpitch on a ball hit to an infielder and over thrown to 1B that goes out of play all baserunners including batter get base they are going to plus one, correct?

Are there any other situations that would be different?
That's not the case for ASA. Forget about where they're going to. It's now two bases from the time of the throw. Take the following example: You have a very fast runner on 1B (designate him as R1), and the SS is playing very deep. Grounder is hit to the SS, who bobbles it while fielding it. R1 rounds 2B, sees the SS with the ball, and heads back to 2B. Then, the SS throws to 1B in an attempt to retire the batter-runner (known as BR in our lexicon). However, the throw sails over the fence.

R1 should be awarded home, as he had already advanced to 2B when the throw was released. It does not matter that he was heading back to 2B, as he had already legally advanced to 2B. The BR is awarded 2B.
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I haven't decided if I should call it from the dugout or the outfield. Apparently, both have really great views!

Screw green, it ain't easy being blue!

I won't be coming here that much anymore. I might check in now and again.
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Old Wed May 13, 2009, 10:08am
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Here is a question I have that I might run into:

Ball going out of play. If I recall correctly from playing slowpitch on a ball hit to an infielder and over thrown to 1B that goes out of play all baserunners including batter get base they are going to plus one, correct?
No. Forget the bit about the infielder, first throw, base going to... all that. Forget it completely. On a ball thrown out of play (at any time, from any fielder - only exception being a throw judged intentional to stop play) the base award for all runners is 2 bases from the runner's position at the time of the throw. Doesn't matter which direction the runner was running or which base they were trying to achieve, or which base they last legally (or illegally) touched. The award is 2 bases from the runner's position at the time of the throw.

PS: In case no one has told you, you need a rule book!
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