ASA Rules Clinic for Teams

[tcannizzo]

I do have a short section on softball vocabulary:
Pitcher's Plate not Rubber
Circle not Mound
Illegal Pitch not Balk
etc.

"IF" is a common abbreviation for Infield, just like "OF" is Outfield.

But let me ask you a question: What makes you think IFF is InField Fly?

[silverpie]

Originally Posted by tcannizzo

I do have a short section on softball vocabulary:
Pitcher's Plate not Rubber
Circle not Mound
Illegal Pitch not Balk
etc.

"IF" is a common abbreviation for Infield, just like "OF" is Outfield.

But let me ask you a question: What makes you think IFF is InField Fly?

Ah, very nice, it could also be "Infield Fly if Fair"!

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by silverpie

Ah, very nice, it could also be "Infield Fly if Fair"!

I thought it was "if and only if."


Math geeks will get it.

[hit4power]

Since I'm not a blue, I don't post much on here, but enjoy lurking for the educational (and entertainment) value. I think you have a great idea, some thoughts to consider....

Under mythical rules you might also consider discussing fair vs. foul (outfielder standing in fair territory reaches over the foul line attempting a catch and drops the ball, so it must be fair, right?, etc etc)

Maybe also something on ball hits bat on ground vs. bat hits ball (common bunting situation confusion) and something on the (apparently) difficult to comprehend running lane between home and 1B tied into your discussion on OBS, INT, and U3K. Also related are the myths around proper usage of the safety base.

Under lineup management are you planning to cover DP/Flex?

[tcannizzo]

All good suggestions.
Thanks