R3 blocks thrown ball from F2-F5

[Dakota]

Jeez... this thread has been taken over by (as a famous entertainer might say) "the maroons."

[ChampaignBlue]

Originally Posted by vcblue

Wow...this is a beginning of the season 10U rec ball question.

Why do you think runners are taught to leave 3rd towards home in foul territory and return in fair territory.

I will help you: Because it's legal!

BTW your post title s/b:F2 commits an error when trying to pick off R3 return to 3rd.

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by marvin

Whether I'm new or not I feel that using terms like this paints all umpires as unprofessional. The umpires job isn't to decide the value, worth or even "dumbness level" of the players and coaches actions, but whether or not they comply with the rules.

So, Marvin, you are in the C with runners at the corners, bottom of 7th, 2 outs, score is 4-3.

Hard ground ball toward the middle fielded by F6. R5 cedes the force at 2B, but less than two steps from the base guns the ball by F3 to the fence. R5 now thinking she is a freakin' roadrunner, is put out at 3B. BTW, because of this play, you ended up going 15 innings before the home team pulls out the win.

Now, how would you refer to the decision made by F6 in the 7th inning?

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by SethPDX

That excellent answer was post #4 in the thread. We are now on page 3. I love the interwebs.


Take it easy. F2's coach is probably not thrilled with that throw either. F2's job is to keep runners from scoring and throwing the ball in a place where a teammate can't catch it is not the smartest move. Wade's description fits just fine.

In my games I've seen dumb moves by catchers, pitchers, batters, runners, coaches, even--yes--umpires.



Say what?

Seth:

Last week, in a boys' H.S. varsity game I saw Team H's F2 make the most dumbest play I had ever seen a H.S. player make. I am in the C, runner on 2nd with zero outs and a 3-1 count on the batter. Next pitch is ball 4, the B/R takes off for 1st, while F2 immediately turns around and starts complaining to my partner (the PU) about the pitch being called ball 4. Guess where the runners were by the time F2's coach reminded him that the ball was still live? You guessed it, 2nd and 3rd. Would you believe that Team V did not score that inning after that bonehead play by H's F2.

MTD, Sr.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Seth:

Last week, in a boys' H.S. varsity game I saw Team H's F2 make the most dumbest play I had ever seen a H.S. player make. I am in the C, runner on 2nd with zero outs and a 3-1 count on the batter. Next pitch is ball 4, the B/R takes off for 1st, while F2 immediately turns around and starts complaining to my partner (the PU) about the pitch being called ball 4. Guess where the runners were by the time F2's coach reminded him that the ball was still live? You guessed it, 2nd and 3rd. Would you believe that Team V did not score that inning after that bonehead play by H's F2.

MTD, Sr.

That must have been because the new catcher did a great job of holding them and calling a good game.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by ChampaignBlue

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

That explains leading off in FOUL territory..
What is your explaination of returning in FAIR territory....

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by HugoTafurst

That explains leading off in FOUL territory..
What is your explaination of returning in FAIR territory....

Im thinking to block a pick off attempt..

[ronald]

As for my opinion - some of you guys are spending way too much time worrying about the gravy while completely goofing up the steak and potatoes.

Well said.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by ronald

As for my opinion - some of you guys are spending way too much time worrying about the gravy while completely goofing up the steak and potatoes.

Well said.

Absolutely a Wade gem.

[ronald]

Alright, how do you guys quote someone using the gray shaded box?

Thanks.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by ronald

Alright, how do you guys quote someone using the gray shaded box?

Thanks.

There are two ways. You can write the code, which takes a while, or, you can hit the button that says "quote" in the lower right hand corner of this, or any post.

[ronald]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

There are two ways. You can write the code, which takes a while, or, you can hit the button that says "quote" in the lower right hand corner of this, or any post.

Testing.

Thanks.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by ronald

Testing.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

There are two ways. You can write the code, which takes a while, or, you can hit the button that says "quote" in the lower right hand corner of this, or any post.

I like cookies.

Just be nice when doing quotes...

[vcblue]

Originally Posted by ChampaignBlue

I always thought it was to keep from being hit by a fair batted ball which will result in an out.

Yes that is correct going from 3rd to home, but you come back to 3rd in fair so the catcher does not have a straight shot to the bag or possibly even getting hit by the ball ensuring a safe return.