On deck batters

[darkside]

Thanks. I got it under definitions and under Rule-7, Section 1.

Is there a reason why they implemented this rule? Lawyers?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by darkside

Thanks. I got it under definitions and under Rule-7, Section 1.

Is there a reason why they implemented this rule? Lawyers?

It was never a rule until someone tried it. You have to remember, these rules are for everyone, JO FP to Senior SP.

Ever have a game involving two teams that JUST DIDN'T GET ALONG?
Would you really want to put a player in the line of fire away from his/her own dugout? And you can make all the rules you want about no blocking the other coach's view of this or that, but to be honest, as an umpire I've got more important things to worry about than playing babysitter.

[7in60]

Hmmm. In Canada the on-deck batter can use either circle. I guess we play nicer up here.

[Dutch Alex]

Overhere we used to be easy as well in this matter. However since our batters have been sent back to their own circle in ESF and ISF tournaments, we (the ump's) are more strickt in enforcing this rule.

Whenever a lady is at bat, the on deck is in the circle and a pitcher change is coming, I sent the on deck batter back into the dug-out and the batter into the circle. The pitcher can now have the 5 warm-up pitches without an opponent watching her close-by...

Early May I had a game in Amsterdam, the home team sent two sub.'s behind the backstop, while they're at bat. These young ladies we're directed back into the dug-out aswell. If they want to spy on the pitchers, they can visit a game where they're not involved. And they will figure out my zone when they're at bat...The players are in the dug-out when they must be there, can only come out when suposed to be on the field!

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by darkside

Thanks. I got it under definitions and under Rule-7, Section 1.

Is there a reason why they implemented this rule? Lawyers?

You know, the more I think about this and every other chicken$hit rule that comes down the pike, I guess you have to think the lawyers are involved.

How many years did we survive without the lawyers and idiot judges who do not have the courage to make a decision?

According to Chicken Little, Inc. anyone who grew up in the 50s & 60s should have been killed by one of society's invisible villians or another.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

You know, the more I think about this and every other chicken$hit rule that comes down the pike, I guess you have to think the lawyers are involved.

How many years did we survive without the lawyers and idiot judges who do not have the courage to make a decision?

According to Chicken Little, Inc. anyone who grew up in the 50s & 60s should have been killed by one of society's invisible villians or another.

I miss Jarts.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I miss Jarts.

You are one sick sum o beech. My kind of umpire.

MTD, Sr.

[DaveASA/FED]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I miss Jarts.

No kidding what a game, take a 2-3# metal object place a sharp end on it and then add a plastic piece that shifts back and forth to throw off any chance of accuracy then give it to kids and have them throw them at each other.....what could ever go wrong there???

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED

No kidding what a game, take a 2-3# metal object place a sharp end on it and then add a plastic piece that shifts back and forth to throw off any chance of accuracy then give it to kids and have them throw them at each other.....what could ever go wrong there???

Nothing ever did when my buddy and I played with 'em.

Toys are too damn safe these days, all for the sake of saving a few thousand lives.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I miss Jarts.

Me too. I played Jarts all the time growing up and never took one in the head (and I wasn't the most attentive kid). The end wasn't sharp either, but I could see it getting inside the skull of a young 'un.

[MD Longhorn]

I hate that Dixie rule. We have a local ASA league that has implemented that rule as well. There's NO safety advantage, and you have to constantly hold up play to let players run around to the "wrong" side. Dumb dumb dumb.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Me too. I played Jarts all the time growing up and never took one in the head (and I wasn't the most attentive kid). The end wasn't sharp either, but I could see it getting inside the skull of a young 'un.

What the hell is a young 'un doing where they are playing Jarts? Where are the parents? GMAFB! This is the type of thinking that put Chicken Little in charge.

When I was growing up, if I was someplace I didn't belong, even if I got hurt, I was punished. $HIT HAPPENS!

There is always the option for parents to teach your kids to behave and do not be afraid to take corrective action when necessary.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

There is always the option for parents to teach your kids to behave and do not be afraid to take corrective action when necessary.

There is always the option for umpires to teach ... kids to behave and do not be afraid to take corrective action when necessary.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

There is always the option for umpires to teach ... kids to behave and do not be afraid to take corrective action when necessary.

You work Jarts?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

There is always the option for umpires to teach ... kids to behave and do not be afraid to take corrective action when necessary.

An umpire's job on the field isn't to teach. That would make them a coach.