The right no-call?

[bainsey]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Out of curiosity, do you come from a baseball background?

Negative. I've been doing rec-level adult softball for nine years, mostly solo. The play I mentioned is the first time I've had that one.

Originally Posted by Big Slick

By rule the runner is safe; that is something to convey with a signal.

Could you cite the ASA rule? While the runner clearly isn't out, I don't understand how the runner can be safe, either, if he/she never touches the bag.

Originally Posted by Big Slick

Missing home without a tag is a different situation due to there being a tag rather than a force play at first. Two different situations, two different mechanics.

I'd like some clarity on this, as well. I'm not presently seeing a difference.