Any recourse, any call

[SC Ump]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

...there's dirt all over the field. We try to "tidy up," but it gets knocked around.

I agree with the normally situations. The original post sounded like she was covering it intentionally so she could get away with something. To me, that's different than the normal dirt shifting that occurs with regular play.

If I brush it and she immediately covers it, I would instruct her to knock it off.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by SC Ump

I agree with the normally situations. The original post sounded like she was covering it intentionally so she could get away with something. To me, that's different than the normal dirt shifting that occurs with regular play.

If I brush it and she immediately covers it, I would instruct her to knock it off.

If it's just a kick or two, I don't care. If she's building an actual mound out there, then I'll tell her to knock it off.

[wadeintothem]

She needs to learn to fake like its an accident like everyone else. If shes too blatant about it, it's likely someone will get her.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by SC Ump

I agree with the normally situations. The original post sounded like she was covering it intentionally so she could get away with something. To me, that's different than the normal dirt shifting that occurs with regular play.

If I brush it and she immediately covers it, I would instruct her to knock it off.

Personally, I really don't care if they cover it up as long as I believe they are meeting the requirements set forth in the rules, however, if you are going to enforce such a thing, make sure it is done from game one, not wait until the halfway through a tournament or championship game.

[wadeintothem]

Ditto that.

I've even had a pitcher be nice enough to tell me "Dont worry about cleaning it, I will just cover it up."

[CecilOne]

BTW, I just learned from a coach that a pitch can't be illegal because the pitcher is professionally trained.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

BTW, I just learned from a coach that a pitch can't be illegal because the pitcher is professionally trained.

The coach is wrong. That just means that a professionally trained pitcher can only be called illegal by a professional umpire like.......YOU!

Originally Posted by CecilOne

BTW, I just learned from a coach that a pitch can't be illegal because the pitcher is professionally trained.

The coach obviously forgot the number one rule about "professional" training: For that exorbiant fee you're paying, we'll give you some training on how you can cheat a bit with the rules, but don't be shocked if you're busted.