Putting the ball in play

[RKBUmp]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Neither exists in softball (well, someone could stupidly want a live ball appeal after the ball has been dead, but really??), so, unless the batter is being surprised or quick-pitched, let them play.

Had that happen last week in FED game. Had a fly ball to right with a runner tagging at 2nd. After play coach called time and went out to talk to his pitcher, I knew what was coming but he never said a word to me. Walked off the field, my partner put ball back in play then coach told pitcher to step off and throw to 2nd for the appeal. Between innings I approached the coach and told him all he needed to do was call time and tell me he was appealing the runner leaving early. "Really? When did they change that rule?"

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by RKBUmp

Had that happen last week in FED game. Had a fly ball to right with a runner tagging at 2nd. After play coach called time and went out to talk to his pitcher, I knew what was coming but he never said a word to me. Walked off the field, my partner put ball back in play then coach told pitcher to step off and throw to 2nd for the appeal. Between innings I approached the coach and told him all he needed to do was call time and tell me he was appealing the runner leaving early. "Really? When did they change that rule?"

Not surprising. Some of our FED coaches played and/or coached baseball, and that's all they remember about appeals.

[DeputyUICHousto]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Not surprising. Some of our FED coaches played and/or coached baseball, and that's all they remember about appeals.

Actually, if I'm not mistaken, ASA used to have the same appeal process back in the 80's. Pitcher steps on the rubber, umpire says "play", pitcher steps off the rubber and makes the appeal. Ball is live and runners can advance at their own risk. I hated this process!!!