Ball Rotation

[RKBUmp]

I dont disagree it isnt that big a deal, but, it gets you into a habit that is likely to be frowned upon at Nationals. I got talked to about not making all balls hit out of play come back through me. Its just a habit you get into to keep games moving, ball goes out, no more in bag, hurry up and get it back to the pitcher and lets play. But then you get a national assignment and they want the letter of the rule book followed.

[IRISHMAFIA]

I touch the ball at the change (if necessary) at the bottom of the 1st, when a ball leaves play, when asked for a different ball at the top of any half of inning and when asked to inspect a ball for damage. As the base umpire, I ONLY touch the ball unless we are between innings and a fan throws one back onto the field.

The ball that goes in the game is the one that comes out of the bag, period! Not open to debate.

Catcher misses a ball, the catcher or teammate can go get it.

[x-tremeump]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

I don't disagree it isn't that big a deal, but, it gets you into a habit that is likely to be frowned upon at Nationals. I got talked to about not making all balls hit out of play come back through me. Its just a habit you get into to keep games moving, ball goes out, no more in bag, hurry up and get it back to the pitcher and lets play. But then you get a national assignment and they want the letter of the rule book followed.

I was at the ASA Eastern National 12U-B Championship's last year and there were only about 10 Umpires that could stand up straight. And you want them to get the correct ball in the game. lol. York, Pa. It was hot, there were old Ump's falling out everywhere.

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by x-tremeump

I was at the ASA Eastern National 12U-B Championship's last year and there were only about 10 Umpires that could stand up straight. And you want them to get the correct ball in the game. lol. York, Pa. It was hot, there were old Ump's falling out everywhere.

Glad I'm not old, I might be offended.

[Welpe]

Holy thread necromancy.

[BretMan]

It's "The Walking Thread".

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by BretMan

It's "The Walking Thread".